Glen: meaning, definitions and examples

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glen

 

[ ษกlษ›n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

natural

A narrow valley, especially in Scotland or Ireland, often with a stream running through it.

Synonyms

dale, ravine, valley

Examples of usage

  • The glen was surrounded by towering mountains.
  • The sound of the stream echoed through the glen.
Context #2 | Noun

name

A male given name.

Synonyms

Glynn

Examples of usage

  • His name is Glen.
  • Glen is a popular name in Scotland.

Translations

Translations of the word "glen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vale

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฒเคฟเคฏเคพเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlucht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lembah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะปะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dolina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฐท (ใŸใซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vallรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ valle

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vadi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณจ์งœ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุงุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบdolรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบdolie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฑฑ่ฐท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dolina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dalur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐาฃา“ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™rษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ valle

Etymology

The word 'glen' originates from the Scottish Gaelic word 'glean', meaning a narrow valley. Glens are common in Scotland and Ireland, where they have been shaped by glaciers and rivers over thousands of years. These natural features have inspired poets and writers, and many place names in these regions include the word 'glen'. The name 'Glen' has Celtic origins and remains a popular choice for boys in English-speaking countries.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,592, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.