Abruzzi
Speech parts
1. Abruzzi - Noun
2. Abruzzi - Proper noun
Meaning
a mountainous region of central Italy on the Adriatic
Source: WordNetSynonyms
Examples
Almost opposite from the Abruzzi Spur is the North Ridge, which ascends the Chinese side of the peak.
American Alpine Journal, 1991, pp. 19–32 In contrast to the crowds of climbers and trekkers at the Abruzzi basecamp, usually at most two teams are encamped below the North Ridge.
Huntford, p. 467 Shortly after his return he learned that his Farthest North record had been passed, by members of the Duke of the Abruzzi 's Italian expedition.
A: West Ridge; B: West Face; C: Southwest Pillar; D: South Face; E: South-southeast Spur; F: Abruzzi Spur There are a number of routes on K2, of somewhat different character, but they all share some key difficulties.
In 1897, Mount Saint Elias (convert) on the Alaska Yukon border was summited by the Duke of the Abruzzi and party.
Other routes Because 75% of people who climb K2 use the Abruzzi Spur, these listed routes are rarely climbed.