puy
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A small volcanic hill found in central France
- noun
- Specialized
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puy
- In central France, the puy de Dôme is an iconic volcanic hill that attracts numerous tourists.
- Puy de
- Le Puy
Examples
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See F. Mandet, Histoire du Velay, Le Puy, 1861, VII, 310.
Academic text (1994) -
They found Nazi graffiti on the walls of their house at Pont-du-Château, in the Puy-de-Dôme department.
Blog text (24) -
Hikers often visit the puy near Clermont-Ferrand to enjoy breathtaking views from its summit.
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The geological formation of the puy in the region is a testament to volcanic activity in the area.
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Etymology
Puy comes from an old word meaning 'height' or 'raised place', like a podium. That is why a puy today is the name for a small, isolated volcanic hill in central France.