aiguilles

/eɪˈɡwilz/
noun
  1. Sharp, needle-like peaks of rock or ice in mountains.
    • The mountain range is famous for its dramatic aiguilles and steep ridges.
    • From the valley, we could see the aiguilles rising against the sky.
    • The climbers carefully made their way up the aiguilles of the Alps.
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