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1. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMunro | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Munro definition: 1. a mountain in Scotland that is higher than 3000 feet (914.4 metres) : 2. a mountain in Scotland…. Learn more.

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     Munro meaning: 1. a mountain in Scotland that is higher than...

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   3 meanings: mountaineering any separate mountain peak over 3000 feet high: originally used of Scotland only but now sometimes.... Click for more definitions.

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   A Munro (listen ⓘ; Scottish Gaelic: Rothach[1]) is defined as a mountain in Scotland with a height over 3,000 feet (914.4 m), and which is on the Scottish Mountaineering Club (SMC) official list of Munros; there is no explicit topographical prominence requirement.

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   What does the noun Munro mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun Munro. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. How is the noun Munro pronounced? Where does the noun Munro come from? The earliest known use of the noun Munro is in the 1900s.

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   Oct 1, 2024 · DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘Munro'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors.

6. www.thenational.scot › news › 19868318What is the difference between a Munro and a mountain?

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   Jan 23, 2022 · Munros are mountains that are over 3000 ft, or 914.4 metres. They got their name from London born aristocrat, Sir Hugh Munro. In the late 1800s the mountaineer, who’s family owned land near Kirriemuir, loved to explore Scotland’s peaks. Summit of Ben Lomond.

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   What does Munro mean?

   • 芒羅山（蘇格蘭高于3000英尺，合914.4米的山）… 芒罗山（苏格兰高于3000英尺，合914.4米的山）… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! Munro definition: 1. a mountain in Scotland that is higher than 3000 feet (914.4 metres) : 2. a mountain in Scotland…. Learn more.

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   Why are Munro mountains called Munros?

   • Munros are named after Sir Hugh Munro, 4th Baronet (1856–1919), who produced the first list of such hills, known as Munro's Tables, in 1891. Also included were what Munro considered lesser peaks, now known as Munro Tops, which are also over 3,000 feet but are lower than the nearby primary mountain.

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   Are all Munros mountains?

   • While all Munros are mountains, not all mountains are Munros. Munros are mountains that are over 3000 ft, or 914.4 metres. They got their name from London born aristocrat, Sir Hugh Munro. In the late 1800s the mountaineer, who’s family owned land near Kirriemuir, loved to explore Scotland’s peaks. Summit of Ben Lomond

   What is the difference between a Munro and a mountain?

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   Who was the first Munro?

   • The First Munroist – the Reverend A E Robertson. Ernest Press. ^ "Sgurr Dearg: The Inaccessible Pinnacle". Walking Stories. Archived from the original on 23 December 2008. Retrieved 9 January 2018. ^ "Beinn Bhuidhe, Last Munro, 1 October 2019". 1 October 2019. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2020.

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   What is 'Munro bagging'?

   • His published list of peaks has encouraged what we now know as ‘Munro bagging’; as people try to climb, or ‘bag’ as many of Scotland’s 282 Munros. Of all the mountain classifications in Scotland, Munros are the highest. Some of the more well known Munros include Ben Lomond and Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain.

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   Who was Sir Hugh Munro?

   • Sir Hugh Munro, a founding member of the club, took on the task using his own experience as a mountaineer, as well as detailed study of the Ordnance Survey six-inch-to-the-mile (1:10,560) and one-inch-to-the-mile (1:63,360) maps.

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8. www.ncesc.com › what-is-the-meaning-of-munroWhat is the meaning of Munro? - Geographic FAQ Hub ... - NCESC

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   Jun 23, 2024 · Munro is a Scottish surname of Gaelic origin. In both Scots and English, it means “man from the River Roe” in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The surname is common in Ross-shire and other areas of northern Scotland, and it has also spread to Canada through emigration. Why are they called Munros?