Skuta
| Skuta | |
|---|---|
 Skuta, July 2005 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,532 m (8,307 ft) |
| Coordinates | 46°21′50″N 14°33′11″E / 46.36389°N 14.55306°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Slovenia |
| Parent range | Kamnik–Savinja Alps |
Skuta (pronounced [ˈskuːta]) is the third-highest peak in the Kamnik Alps and is known for its glacier, which is the easternmost in the Alps.
Name
Although the Slovene common noun skuta refers to a ricotta-like cheese, there is no evidence that this word is the source of the mountain's name.[1]
References
- ↑ Snoj, Marko. 2009. Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan and Založba ZRC, p. 378.
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