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Definition of pelvoux

pelvoux

/pɛlˈvuː/
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pelvoux Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A prominent mountain in the Massif des Écrins in the French Alps, historically believed to be the highest peak in the region before the discovery of the Barre des Écrins.

Example

"Many experienced alpinists travel to the Dauphiné Alps to climb Mount Pelvoux."

• Rhymes for pelvoux

• Nearby Words

pelican
pelican eel
pellet
pelvoux
pelycosaur
pembina
pemmican

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after the local commune of Pelvoux in the Hautes-Alpes department of France. The name is likely derived from the pre-Celtic or Ligurian oronymic root 'pal-' or 'pel-', meaning 'high mountain' or 'rocky peak'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pelvoux. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pelvoux
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