Everest
Named after Mount Everest, the planet's tallest peak, which honors British surveyor George Everest (1790-1866).
Meaning and origin
Everest draws its name from Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain, which was named in honor of British surveyor George Everest who led the Great Trigonometric Survey of India.
How to pronounce Everest
| English (US) | EV-er-ist /ˈɛvərɪst/ |
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