dolan
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈdoʊɫən// dolan
n. a valley, especially a small or narrow one. This is an old word that you mostly see in place names or poetry.
n. a valley or dale, typically one that is small or narrow. Primarily a regional or archaic term, now most frequently encountered in toponymy or literary contexts.
The small stream flowed through the green dolan.
The hikers followed the path as it dipped into a secluded dolan hidden between the two ridges.
The poet describes a landscape of rugged peaks and verdant dolans, capturing the quiet isolation of the rural highlands before the onset of winter.
Usage
Often found as a component in historical place names or used in a poetic register.