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PRONUNCIATION OF WEISSHORN

Weisshorn  [ˈvaɪsˌhɔːn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WEISSHORN

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Weisshorn is a noun.
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WHAT DOES WEISSHORN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Weisshorn

Weisshorn

The Weisshorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps, in Switzerland. With its 4,506 m summit, it is one of the major peaks in the Alps and overtops the nearby Matterhorn by some 30 metres. It was first climbed in 1861 from Randa by John Tyndall, accompanied by the guides J.J. Bennen and Ulrich Wenger. In April and May 1991, two consecutive rockslides took place from a cliff above the town of Randa on the east side of the massif.

Definition of Weisshorn in the English dictionary

The definition of Weisshorn in the dictionary is a mountain in S Switzerland, in the Pennine Alps. Height: 4505 m.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WEISSHORN


alphorn
ˈælpˌhɔːn
bighorn
ˈbɪɡˌhɔːn
buckhorn
ˈbʌkˌhɔːn
bullhorn
ˈbʊlˌhɔːn
flugelhorn
ˈfluːɡəlˌhɔːn
foghorn
ˈfɒɡˌhɔːn
greenhorn
ˈɡriːnˌhɔːn
hartshorn
ˈhɑːtsˌhɔːn
inkhorn
ˈɪŋkˌhɔːn
lanthorn
ˈlæntˌhɔːn
leghorn
ˈlɛɡˌhɔːn
longhorn
ˈlɒŋˌhɔːn
Matterhorn
ˈmætəˌhɔːn
pronghorn
ˈprɒŋˌhɔːn
saxhorn
ˈsæksˌhɔːn
shoehorn
ˈʃuːˌhɔːn
shorthorn
ˈʃɔːtˌhɔːn
staghorn
ˈstæɡˌhɔːn
Strayhorn
ˈstreɪˌhɔːn
waldhorn
ˈwɔːldˌhɔːn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WEISSHORN

Weil
Weil´s disease
Weill
Weimar
Weimar Republic
Weimaraner
Weinberg
weir
weird
weird out
weird sisters
weirdie
weirdly
weirdness
weirdo
weirdy
weisenheimer
Weismannism
Weissmuller
Weizmann

WORDS THAT END LIKE WEISSHORN

blackthorn
buckthorn
dishorn
English horn
firethorn
French horn
gemshorn
hawthorn
horn
hunting horn
Little Bighorn
powder horn
rhino horn
sea buckthorn
shorn
spirits of hartshorn
Texas longhorn
thorn
unshorn
Wetterhorn

Synonyms and antonyms of Weisshorn in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Weisshorn
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Weisshorn
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Weisshorn
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Weisshorn
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Weisshorn
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Weisshorn
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Translator English - Japanese

バイスホルン
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Translator English - Korean

바이스 호른 (Weisshorn)
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Weisshorn
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Weisshorn
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Weisshorn
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Weisshorn
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Weisshorn
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Weisshorn
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Weisshorn
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Weisshorn
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Weiss
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Translator English - Swedish

Weiss
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Weisshorn
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Weisshorn

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WEISSHORN»

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Walking in the Alps: A comprehensive guide to walking and ...
(Scrambles Amongst the Alps) The SAC now has a small but very fine refuge ( Cabane d'Ar Pitetta; 2786m) situated among moraines on the west flank of the Weisshorn from which climbers may tackle a variety of routes. The approach to it  ...
Kev Reynolds, 2011
2
Weisshorn
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Weisshorn (German, lit. White Peak) is a mountain in the Pennine Alps, in Switzerland.
Cornelia Cecilia Eglantine, 2012
3
Because It's There: A Celebration of Mountaineering from 200 ...
John. Tyndall. "The. Weisshorn”. Iohn Tyndall (1820-1893) succeeded Michael Faraday as superintendent of the scientific Royal Institution and conducted research on magne-crystallic phenomena, infrared radiation, and microbial action.
Alan Weber, 2003
4
Walking in the Valais: 120 Walks and Treks
Already included in walks from Gruben and St-Luc, Hotel Weisshorn is something of an institution among walkers in Switzerland. This somewhat eccentric Victorian establishment perched high above the valley overlooking St-Luc and the ...
Kev Reynolds, 2014
5
Tour of the Matterhorn: A Trekking Guide
Highpoint Meidpass 2790m Maps 1:50,000 Carte Nationale de la Suisse 5006 Matterhorn Mischabel; 1:25,000 Carte Nationale de la Suisse 1308 St Niklaus, 1307 Vissoie, 1327 Evolène Facilities Hotel Weisshorn is a good place to stop, and ...
Hilary Sharp, 2012
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Snowshoeing: Mont Blanc and the Western Alps
Nowadays, visit any winter ski resort and you'll find a considerable number setting out on snowshoes. This book aims to show the keen hill-walker what snowshoeing can offer - if you can walk you can snowshoe!
Hilary Sharp, 2012
7
Alpine Ski Mountaineering Vol 2 - Central and Eastern Alps
F. Time 3 hours Principal Aspect SW, S, SE WildstrubelHut, 2791m – Weisshorn, 2948m – Wildstrubel (west summit), 3244m – Lämmeren Hut, 2501m Of the principal summits of the Western Oberland, the splendid Wildstrubel is probably the ...
Bill O'Connor, 2012
8
Pennine Alps: Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, Weisshorn, Dom, Grand ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Source Wikipedia, Books Llc, 2010
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Chamonix to Zermatt: The Walker's Haute Route
The Walker's Haute Route Kev Reynolds. lllsll Pvllll |v|u||u:15||c uv: rvavcx, 4'- ruuui Height gain 725m (or 892m) Height loss 63m (or 221 m) Map LS 5006 Matterhorn—Mischab or L5 283T Arolla & 273T Me Accommodation Hotel Weisshorn (3 ...
Kev Reynolds, 2012
10
A Century of Mathematics in America
We next went up to the Weisshaon hut, below the east side of the great Weisshorn, with the idea of trying an apparently unclimbed route, the E. ridge of the Schallihorn, a smaller peak just south of the Weisshorn. At the hut, there was Georges ...
Peter L. Duren, Richard Askey, Uta C. Merzbach, 1989

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WEISSHORN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Weisshorn is used in the context of the following news items.
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Höchstgelegener Alpengarten zum Leben erweckt
Der 1885 von einem Genfer Botaniker angelegte Alpengarten beim Hotel Weisshorn in Saint-Luc VS wird zum Leben erweckt. Um den höchstgelegenen ... «schweizerbauer.ch, Jul 15»
2
Un jardin alpin renaît à l'hôtel Weisshorn, en Valais
L'hôtel Weisshorn, un bâtiment bien connu des marcheurs surplombant le val d'Anniviers (VS) à 2300 mètres. Les randonneurs pourront désormais s'arrêter un ... «RTS.ch, Jul 15»
3
Trommeln auf dem Weisshorn und Jazz in der Kirche
Im Anschluss lädt der Verein Arosa Kultur zum Benefiz-Abend auf das Weisshorn. Am Montag starten die wöchentlichen Kinderanlässe mit dem «Drachentöter» ... «suedostschweiz.ch, Jul 15»
4
Who was John Tyndall?
His sporting firsts include an ascent of the Weisshorn and the traverse of the Matterhorn. He is remembered today, in Ireland and globally, through a number of ... «Irish Examiner, Apr 15»
5
Die Maulesel und das Piano
Es gibt winters in den Bergen nichts Besseres als ein Hotel abseits des Skirummels, das nur zu Fuss erreichbar ist. Einsam hockt das Hotel Weisshorn, ein ... «Tages-Anzeiger Online, Dec 14»
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Tourismus: Der Berg ruft - Sommer-Besuch in Arosa
Aber es hat auch im Sommer einiges zu bieten: den Golfplatz mit einer der spektakulärsten Aussichten Graubündens, die Gondelbahn hoch aufs Weisshorn mit ... «FOCUS Online, Jun 14»
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Manslaughter charges filed in carbon monoxide poisoning
The bodies of Albert Senzatimore, 69, and Gary Trovinger, 57, were found inside Trovinger's home at 13600 Weisshorn Ave. in Tahoe Donner on Oct. 26, 2013. «The Record-Courier, Mar 14»
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AccueilL'hôtel Weisshorn est aussi ouvert en hiver
En hiver, le Weisshorn est littéralement perdu au milieu de nulle part. ... On vient parfois de loin pour séjourner au Weisshorn, comme Thomas et Isabelle ... «Le Nouvelliste, Mar 14»
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Weisshorn Re AG Names Patrick Kelleher Chief Executive Officer
Weisshorn Re AG announced today that it has elected Patrick Kelleher to the position of Chief Executive Officer and Delegate to the Board of Directors. Pat is an ... «PR Newswire, Feb 14»
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Val d'Anniviers: a secret valley on the verge of stardom
... the next morning to views of the snow-smothered “Imperial Crown” – five mountains over 4,000m that encircle the Anniviers valley, the Matterhorn, Weisshorn, ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Dec 13»

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