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Eiffel

eif·fel

UK/ˈaɪf(ə)l/ US/ˈaɪfl̩/ fairly common

noun

1.

French engineer who constructed the Eiffel Tower (1832-1923)

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Origin

From French Eiffel, from German Eiffel, Eifel. Family name adopted as a reference to the Eifel mountains.

Phrases

  • Eiffel Tower

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