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Cervin

American  
[ser-van] / sɛrˈvɛ̃ /

noun

  1. Mont French name of the Matterhorn.


Cervin British  
/ sɛrvɛ̃ /

noun

  1. the French name for Matterhorn

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Mr. Miskovitch, who had homes in Nice and Paris, is survived by his wife, Nita-Carol Cervin.

From New York Times • Jun. 27, 2013

I can remember well the advice that was given to me on the top of the Südlenzspitz to practise further on a few less formidable mountains before attacking the fascinating Mont Cervin itself.

From Above the Snow Line by Dent, Clinton Thomas

It was chiefly on the heights above Sibaud, the slopes of the Vandalin, La Vachera, and Mont Cervin, that they carried on their predatory and guerrilla warfare.

From The Vaudois of Piedmont A Visit to their Valleys by Worsfold, J. N. (John Napper)

Madame Cervin was constantly in attendance no doubt, but if it came to a struggle she would have no power with the English girl, whose obstinacy was in proportion to her ignorance.

From The History of David Grieve by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.

In this state of mind I remained until the 18th of August, a day devoted to the examination of the Furgge Glacier, which lies at the base of the Mont Cervin.

From The Glaciers of the Alps Being a narrative of excursions and ascents, etc. by Tyndall, John

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