glen

Meanings

• noun

  A valley with a wooded or cultivated floor, typically one enclosed by steep hillsides.

  - "The hikers reached the glen after a long climb."
  - "The flowers in the glen were a riot of colors."
  - "The glen was a popular spot for picnics."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with glen
dalen , valley

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Variants

List of all variants of glen that leads to same result
glen , glens , glen check , glen plaid , glen plaids , Glen Canyon Dam , Glen Cove , Glen Ellyn , Glen More , Watkins Glen

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Etymology

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Old English glen 'valley, hollow', from glidan 'to glide'. Related to glide.

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Trivia

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1. The deepest glen in Scotland is Glen Finglas, which is over 1,000 feet deep.

2. The term 'glen' is also used in the name of several towns and villages around the world.

3. In Irish mythology, the goddess of love, Eireann, was said to live in a glen.

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Related Concepts

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1. valley: A low-lying area between hills or mountains.

2. hollow: A depression in the ground or surface of an object.

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Culture

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In Scottish Gaelic, the term 'glen' is used to refer to a narrow valley, often with a river running through it. Glens have been featured prominently in Scottish literature and folklore, with many tales and legends taking place in these picturesque settings.

How to Memorize "glen"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a lush valley surrounded by tall, green hills.
   - Visualize a hiker making their way through a forested glen.
   - Think of a peaceful scene with a babbling brook running through a glen.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'glen' with the image of a beautiful valley.
   - Think of a peaceful, wooded area when you hear the word 'glen'.
   - Remember the feeling of tranquility when you think of a glen.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Glen is a beautiful valley where the green grass grows.
   - Glens are like nature's secret gardens, hidden away in the hills.
   - Remember, a glen is a place where the hikers go to find peace and quiet.

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