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Rigi

American  
[ree-gee] / ˈri gi /

noun

  1. a mountain in central Switzerland, near the Lake of Lucerne. 5,906 feet (1,800 meters).


Rigi British  
/ ˈriːɡɪ /

noun

  1. a mountain in the Alps of N central Switzerland, between Lakes Lucerne, Zug, and Lauerz

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The video drew almost 8,300 views, and Rigi ran for student government president in 2021.

From Salon Jun. 29, 2022

With nearly 400 drowning off the Caspian coast of their country the every year, roboticist Amin Rigi and engineer Amir Tahiri decided to look at how they might alleviate the problem.

From BBC Jan. 31, 2015

The informant introduced Mr. McHale to these overseas connections, which included members of the Rigi family, the namesake of a powerful Baluch tribe based in southeastern Iran.

From New York Times Nov. 8, 2014

Look again at his Blue Rigi of 1842 and you see not just a perfect rendering of the play of light on water, but also an essay in the essential qualities of his chosen medium.

From The Guardian Feb. 5, 2011

Truly this Rigi Kulm is a curious place.

From One Year Abroad by Howard, Blanche Willis

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