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Eiffel

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Eiffel (name) means a French surname, most associated with engineer Gustave Eiffel, designer of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Example: “Tourists queue for hours to climb the Eiffel Tower.”

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A French surname, most associated with engineer Gustave Eiffel, designer of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
"Tourists queue for hours to climb the Eiffel Tower."
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Etymology

Comes from French Eiffel, from German Eiffel, Eifel; the family name was adopted as a reference to the Eifel mountains.

Origin: French

Frequently asked questions

What does “Eiffel” mean?
The word “Eiffel” means a French surname, most associated with engineer Gustave Eiffel, designer of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
How do you pronounce “Eiffel”?
“Eiffel” is pronounced YFL (/ˈaɪfl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “Eiffel” in a sentence?
Here is “Eiffel” used in a sentence: “Tourists queue for hours to climb the Eiffel Tower.”
What part of speech is “Eiffel”?
“Eiffel” is a name.
Is “Eiffel” a common word?
“Eiffel” is an uncommon word in modern English.