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Jungfrau

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2011 | Copyright

Jungfrau , peak, 13,642 ft (4,158 m) high, S central Switzerland, in the Bernese Alps. It was first ascended by the Meyer brothers in 1811. Aletsch Glacier is on the south side. The Jungfraujoch is a mountain saddle 11,333 ft (3,454 m) high, the highest point in Europe reached by rail. It has a scientific institute and is popular with tourists. A meteorological station is on the nearby Sphinx summit, 11,723 ft (3,573 m) high. The region is noted for its scenery and winter sports.

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Jungfrau

Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names | 2005 | | Copyright

Jungfrau, Switzerland A mountain with a name meaning ‘Maiden’ or ‘Virgin’, possibly because of the shape of its summit and its ‘virgin’ snows.

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Jungfrau

World Encyclopedia | 2005 | Copyright

Jungfrau Mountain peak in the Swiss Alps, first climbed in 1811. Height: 4158m (13,642ft).

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Jungfrau

Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes | 2007 | Copyright

Jungfrau •middlebrow •eyebrow, highbrow •Hausfrau • lowbrow • Jungfrau

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