Glen
/ɡlɛn/noun
A narrow valley, especially in Scotland.
Did you know?The word 'glen' is rooted in the Celtic languages, often associated with mystical landscapes that were believed to be inhabited by spirits.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Celtic
PC
*glennā
“a narrow, secluded valley”
Old Irish
Old Irish
glenna
“valley, glen”
Middle Welsh
Middle Welsh
glyn
“a valley or a glen”
Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic
gleann
“a valley or ravine”
Modern English
English
glen
“a term adopted to describe narrow valleys in the Scottish landscape”