a mountain range in SW Russia, running along the N borders of Georgia and Azerbaijan, between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea: mostly over 2700 m (9000 ft). Highest peak: Mount Elbrus, 5642 m (18 510 ft)
2. another name for Caucasia
Caucasus in American English
(ˈkɔkəsəs)
1.
border region between SE Europe and W Asia, between the Black and Caspian seas
: often called the Caucasus
2.
mountain range in the Caucasus, running northwest to southeast between the Black and Caspian seas: highest peak, Mt. Elbrus
: in full Caucasus Mountains
In other languages
Caucasus
British English: Caucasus /ˈkɔːkəsəs/ NOUN
The Caucasus is a mountain range in south-west Russia.