Simplon

[ sim-plon; French san-plawn ]

noun

1. a mountain pass in southern Switzerland, in the Lepontine Alps: crossed by a carriage road constructed 1800–06 on Napoleon's orders. 6,592 feet (2,010 meters) high.
2. a railroad tunnel between Switzerland and Italy, northeast of the Simplon Pass. 12¼ miles (20 kilometers) long.

Example Sentences

A New Simplon and a peaceful Napoleonic mind will accomplish this.

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The mauve summits of the Simplon and the reflets of the mirrored lake throw back a penetrating shimmer to the view.

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The Simplon Pass, under certain restrictions has recently been opened to automobiles.

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Between the two, which are 41 miles apart and over an elevation of 6,590 feet, lies the famous Simplon Pass.

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At last they crossed the Simplon and made their way to Venice.

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