glen

glen · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A narrow valley, especially in Scotland or Ireland.

  2. 2.

    A secluded or narrow valley in mountainous terrain.

Forms

plural: glens

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Glen of tears — a place of sadness or mourning (from Scottish history)

Related words

See also: dale, gorge, valley
Synonyms: dale, hollow, valley

Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic gleann and Irish gleann ("valley"), from Old Irish glenn. Common in Scottish and Irish place names.