- a mountain range in NE Italy: part of the Alps; formed of dolomitic limestone. Highest peak: Marmolada, 3343 m (10 967 ft)
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Do•lo•mites
(dō′lə mīts′, dol′ə-),USA pronunciation n. (used with a pl. v.)
- Place Namesa mountain range in N Italy: a part of the Alps. Highest peak, Marmolada, 10,965 ft. (3340 m). Also called Do′lomite Alps′.
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Dolomites /ˈdɒləˌmaɪts/ pl n
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