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Definition of eiger

eiger

/ˈaɪ.ɡər/
Ei · ger
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eiger Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A prominent mountain in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland, standing at an elevation of 3,967 meters (13,015 feet) and internationally renowned for its treacherous, near-vertical north face.

Word Nuance & Usage

Always capitalized as a proper noun in text. It is most frequently referenced in the context of extreme alpine mountaineering, particularly regarding its notoriously dangerous north face (the Nordwand).

• Rhymes for eiger

• Nearby Words

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el capitan
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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eiger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eiger
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