aiguillesque
|ai-guil-lesque|
C2
/eɪˈɡwiːlɛsk/
needle-like peak
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aiguillesque' originates from French, specifically the word 'aiguille,' where 'aiguille' meant 'needle' or 'sharp peak.'
Historical Evolution
'aiguille' transformed into the English word 'aiguillesque' to describe something needle-like or sharp in appearance.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'needle-like,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'resembling a sharp mountain peak.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/06 08:06