aiguille
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.


ai·guille

noun \ā-ˈgwēl, -ˈgwē\

Definition of AIGUILLE

: a sharp-pointed pinnacle of rock

Origin of AIGUILLE

French, literally, needle — more at aglet
First Known Use: 1809

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: aiguillesque
Previous Word in the Dictionary: aiguière
All Words Near: aiguille

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up aiguille? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More