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Gavarnie

American  
[gav-er-nee, ga-var-nee] / ˌgæv ərˈni, ga værˈni /

noun

  1. a waterfall in SW France, in the Pyrenees. 1,384 feet (422 meters) high.


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To the north, across the French border is Gavarnie, another magnificent waterfall.

From The Guardian • Aug. 1, 2019

Thus we can journey on to Luz, Gavarnie, Barèges, Bigorre and even Luchon.

From A Midsummer Drive Through the Pyrenees by Dix, Edwin Asa

Before reaching Gèdres, which is about half-way to Gavarnie, a fine, though tantalising view of the Brêche is obtained.

From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 456 Volume 18, New Series, September 25, 1852 by Chambers, Robert

From the angle on the right runs the defile leading southward to the far-famed Gavarnie, our to-morrow's excursion.

From A Midsummer Drive Through the Pyrenees by Dix, Edwin Asa

We have noticed the hemp-soled sandals worn by many of the mountaineers, and incline to test them for the approaching excursion to Gavarnie.

From A Midsummer Drive Through the Pyrenees by Dix, Edwin Asa