Pronunciation: s ē t- ˌ läl- ' t ā - ˌ pe-t ə l
Variant: or Ori · za · ba \ ˌ o ̇ r- ə - ' zä-b ə , ˌ ō -r ē - ' sä-vä \
Function: geographical name
inactive volcano 18,700 ft (5700 m ) SE Mexico on Puebla-Veracruz boundary; highest mountain in Mexico & 3d highest in N. America