Mountain system running the entire length of the Italian peninsula (9)

I believe the answer is:

apennines

(Other definitions for apennines that I've seen before include "Italian mountain chain" , "Italian mountains" , "European range" , "Italian mountain range" , "Mountain range in central Italy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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