Etymology
The name "Matterhorn" is derived from two German words:
Meaning
Matterhorn therefore means "Peak of the Alpine Pasture."
Origin
The name was first recorded in a Swiss document from 1545 as "Mons Silvanus" (literally, "Mount of the Forest"). However, the name Matterhorn gradually came into use over the centuries and became the official name of the mountain in the 19th century.
The Matterhorn is an iconic peak located in the Swiss Alps, on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It is renowned for its distinctive, pyramidal shape and has become a symbol of the Swiss Alps. The mountain is over 4,400 meters (14,500 feet) high and is one of the most challenging mountains to climb in the Alps.
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