Aiguille
/ˈeɪ.ɡwil/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A needle-shaped peak.
"Mont Blanc, the supreme and magnificent Mont Blanc, raised itself from the surrounding aiguilles, and its tremendous dome overlooked the valley."
- 2 An instrument for boring holes, used in blasting.
Example
More examples"Mont Blanc, the supreme and magnificent Mont Blanc, raised itself from the surrounding aiguilles, and its tremendous dome overlooked the valley."
Etymology
Borrowed from French aiguille (“needle”).