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glen

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈɡɫɛn// UK //ɡlˈɛn// glen

n. a deep, narrow valley, usually in a place with mountains like Scotland. It often has a river or a stream running through the bottom.

n. a secluded, narrow valley, typically one that is long and deep. Most commonly used in a Scottish or Irish geographical context.


SIMPLE

The sun set slowly over the green glen.

CONTEXTUAL

We spent the afternoon hiking through the glen, following the small stream that wound between the steep hills.

COMPLEX

Mist clung to the floor of the glen, obscuring the ancient stone ruins that stood as silent witnesses to the region's turbulent history.

Usage

Primarily a literary or regional term; frequently appears in place names across the British Isles.

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