simplon

Sim·plon

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sim-plon; French san-plawn]
- /ˈsɪm plɒn; French sɛ̃ˈplɔ̃/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sim-plon; French san-plawn]
- /ˈsɪm plɒn; French sɛ̃ˈplɔ̃/

Definitions of simplon word

noun simplon a mountain pass in S Switzerland, in the Lepontine Alps: crossed by a carriage road constructed 1800–06 on Napoleon's orders. 6592 feet (2010 meters) high. 1
noun simplon a tunnel between Switzerland and Italy, NE of the Simplon Pass: longest tunnel in the world. 12¼ miles (20 km) long. 1
noun simplon mountain pass in the Alps of S Switzerland: 6,589 ft (2,008 m) 0
noun simplon railway tunnel near this pass: 12 mi (19 km) long 0

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simplon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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