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- [ey-gweel, ey-gweel]
- /eɪˈgwil, ˈeɪ gwil/
- /ˈeɪ.ɡwiːl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ey-gweel, ey-gweel]
- /eɪˈgwil, ˈeɪ gwil/
Definitions of aiguille word
- noun aiguille a rock mass or mountain peak shaped like a needle 3
- noun aiguille an instrument for boring holes in rocks or masonry 3
- noun aiguille a peak of rock shaped like a needle 3
- noun aiguille an instrument for drilling holes in rock or masonry 3
- noun aiguille a needlelike rock mass or mountain peak. 1
- noun aiguille A sharp pinnacle of rock in a mountain range. 1
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Origin of aiguille
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; < French: literally, needle < Vulgar Latin *acūcula, alteration of Late Latin acucula, equivalent to acu(s) needle + -cula -cule1; cf. acicula
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Parts of speech for Aiguille
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aiguille popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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Top questions with aiguille
- how high is aiguille du midi?
- how to get to aiguille du midi?
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