Passu
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A group of sharp mountain peaks in northern Pakistan known for their cone shapes
- proper noun
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Passu
- Many tourists visit northern Pakistan to see the stunning Passu peaks rising above the Hunza Valley.
Examples
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From the highway, you can clearly see the sharp spires of Passu against the sky.
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The Passu Cones are a stunning sight.
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The unique shape of Passu makes it a favorite subject for landscape photographers.
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Many tourists hike near the Passu peaks.
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Many tourists visit northern Pakistan to see the stunning Passu peaks rising above the Hunza Valley.
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The unique shape of Passu makes it a favorite subject for landscape photographers.
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From the highway, you can clearly see the sharp spires of Passu against the sky.
Idioms
Surface Forms
Passu main
Etymology
Passu can mean the sharp mountain peaks too, and a simple memory trick is to think of English pass, meaning 'mountain pass', with the tall, pointed peaks standing like guards above the pass — which is why the name fits these dramatic spires.