col n : a pass between mountain peaks [syn: gap]

English

Etymology

From col, from collum.

Pronunciation

• /kɒl/

Noun

1. A dip between mountain peaks in a summit-line.

Related terms

• bealach
• mountain pass
• pass
• saddle

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French

Etymology

From collum.

Pronunciation

• /kɔl/

Noun

fr-noun m

1. collar
2. col (mountain pass)
3. neck (now especially of objects, vases etc.)

Related terms

• cou

Irish

Pronunciation

• lang=ga|[kɔl̪ˠ]

Noun

1. prohibition
2. incest
3. violation
4. dislike

Declension

Italian

Contraction

1. ; with the

Old English

Etymology 1

Cognate with Old High German kuoli.

Pronunciation

• /koːl/

Adjective

1. cool

Etymology 2

Cognate with Old High German kolo, Old Norse kol.

Pronunciation

/kol/

Noun

1. coal

Spanish

Etymology

From caulis.

Pronunciation

• /kol/

Noun

1. cabbage

See also

• repollo

The term "col" can refer to:

• an abbreviation used to refer to the column inch
• a mountain pass or weather pattern consisting of a large area of constant air pressure.
• Col, Slovenia

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