a mountain in central Germany: the highest peak of the Harz Mountains; important in German folklore. Height: 1142 m (3747 ft). The Brocken Bow or Brocken Spectre is an atmospheric phenomenon in which an observer, when the sun is low, may see his or her enlarged shadow against the clouds, often surrounded by coloured lights
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Brock•en
(brok′ən; Ger. brôk′ən),USA pronunciation n.
- Place Namesa mountain in N central Germany: the highest peak in the Harz Mountains. 3745 ft. (1140 m).
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