Mont Cervin

American  

[mawn ser-van] / mɔ̃ sɛrˈvɛ̃ /

noun

1. French name of Matterhorn.

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Mont Cervin British  

/ mɔ̃ sɛrvɛ̃ /

noun

1. the French name for the Matterhorn

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Example Sentences

This spur is one of the few points from which the mass of the Mont Cervin is in anywise approachable.

From The Stones of Venice, Volume I (of 3) by Ruskin, John

My first object was to reach some spot commanding, as nearly as might be, the lateral profile of the Mont Cervin.

From Modern Painters, Volume IV (of V) by Ruskin, John

Le Matterhorn ou Mont Cervin est formé depuis la base jusqu’au sommet de roches stratifiées en bancs assez réguliers, qui sont tous légèrement rélevés vers l’Est, savoir vers le Mont Rose.

From The Ascent of the Matterhorn by Whymper, Edward

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

Afterwards we have the glacier of the Petit Mont Cervin and those of St. Th�odule, which latter are the last that empty their frozen cargoes into the valley of the G�rner.

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