Sierra Nevada
geographical name
Sierra Ne·va·da
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Definition of Sierra Nevada
1
mountain range in eastern California extending into western Nevada — see whitney, mount — see also sierran
2
mountain range in southern Spain; highest peak is Mulhacén at about 11,410 feet (3478 meters) high