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appalachian

/ˌæpəˈleɪtʃən/

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What does appalachian mean?

adjective

  1. Referring to the region of Appalachia or its characteristics.
  2. Referring to the people and culture of Appalachia.

noun

  1. A person from Appalachia.
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proper noun

  1. The dialect of people from Appalachia.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˌæpəˈleɪtʃən/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˌæpəˈleɪʃən//ˌæpəˈlætʃən/
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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The hardy garden forms are derivatives of Rhododendron Catawbiense, of the southern Appalachian Mountains.
L. H. (Liberty Hyde) BaileyManual of Gardening (Second Edition) A Practical Guide to the Making of Home Grounds and the Growing of Flowers, Fruits, and Vegetables for Home UseProject Gutenberg ebook #9550
It has been styled by the geologists "the epoch of the Appalachian revolution."
Ignatius DonnellyRagnarok : the Age of Fire and GravelProject Gutenberg ebook #5109
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Congress refused to authorize the preparation of a great plan of waterway development in the general interest, and for ten years has declined to pass the Appalachian and White Mountain National Forest bill, although the people are practically unanimous for both.
Gifford PinchotThe Fight for ConservationProject Gutenberg ebook #11238