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Meaning of GLEN

Pronunciation:  glen

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  (Scottish) a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
 
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 See Also: vale, valley

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Glen\, n. [Of Celtic origin; cf. W. glyn a deep valley,
Ir. & Gael. gleann valley, glen.]
A secluded and narrow valley; a dale; a depression between
hills.
      And wooes the widow's daughter of the glen. --Spenser.
 
Thesaurus Terms
 
 Related Terms: bottom, bottom glade, bottoms, combe, dale, dell, dingle, gap, gill, grove, intervale, lunar rill, pass, ravine, strath, trench, trough, vale, valley, wadi
 

 

 

 

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