English Explanatory Dictionary

clachan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small village or hamlet, especially in the Highlands or Western Scotland.

Pronunciation

/ˈklæx(ə)n/ /ˈklæk(ə)n/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-clachan.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-clachan2.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-clachan.wav /ˈklax(ɪ)n/ /ˈklæxɒːn/

Word forms

clachan clachans

Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic clachan.

Derived words

Clachan of Campsie
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