aiguille

noun

ai·​guille ā-ˈgwēl How to pronounce aiguille (audio) -ˈgwē How to pronounce aiguille (audio)
Synonyms of aiguillenext
: a sharp-pointed pinnacle of rock

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From here, the mountain, which had acquired a feminine pronoun during our hike, was broader and softer but also larger and surrounded by jagged aiguilles and compact glaciers. Stephanie Danler, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, needle — more at aglet

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aiguille was in 1809

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“Aiguille.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aiguille. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.

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