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Cirque

Definition:

A cirque is a steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain, typically with a lake at the bottom, formed by glacial erosion.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun - singular: cirque, plural: cirques

Senses:

1. A geographical formation

Usage Examples:

Sense: Geographical Formation

Example 1: The hikers ascended the mountain and reached a breathtaking cirque.

Example 2: The cirque was surrounded by towering peaks, creating a picturesque landscape.

Related Products:

To learn more about cirques and glacial formations, you may be interested in the following products:

• Books on Cirques and Geology
• Mountain Hiking Gear