Pyrenean
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Pyrenean mountain dogs were bred to be livestock guardians, used to protect flocks from wolves and bears.
From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026
Scientifically determining the ages of olive trees is challenging, said J. Julio Camarero, a dendrochronologist at the Pyrenean Institute of Ecology in Zaragoza, Spain, who led the study of the Bshaaleh trees.
From New York Times • Mar. 9, 2024
Geologist Ixeia Vidaller, another leading author, said that the loss of ice mass was also a “tragedy” for the Pyrenean landscape, with yet-to-be-seen effects on biodiversity.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 3, 2021
There were two surprises after Wednesday’s finish when Adam Yates pulled on the yellow jersey of the Tour de France, which he wore into the first Pyrenean stage of the race on Saturday.
From The Guardian • Sep. 6, 2020
It is called, by the local antiquary, a Pyrenean altar.
From The Cathedrals of Southern France by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)
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