Simplon

[ sim-plon; French san-plawn ]

/ ˈsɪm plɒn; French sɛ̃ˈplɔ̃ /

noun

a mountain pass in S Switzerland, in the Lepontine Alps: crossed by a carriage road constructed 1800–06 on Napoleon's orders. 6592 feet (2010 meters) high.

a tunnel between Switzerland and Italy, NE of the Simplon Pass: longest tunnel in the world. 12¼ miles (20 km) long.

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Example sentences from the Web for simplon

While very dangerous in places, the pass is free from the restrictions which the motorist finds on the Simplon.
Europe from a Motor Car|Russell Richardson
Among these marvels is the Simplon Tunnel, famous the world over.
Steve and the Steam Engine|Sara Ware Bassett
"Up yonder it's always growling," said Calvert, pointing towards the Simplon.
A Rent In A Cloud|Charles James Lever
From Simplon we drove two or three miles between heaps of snow, lying in some places from ten to six feet deep.
Pencillings by the Way|N. Parker Willis

The Simplon Pass, under certain restrictions has recently been opened to automobiles.
The Automobilist Abroad|M. F. (Milburg Francisco) Mansfield

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