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Alder Moor Pond

lake or loch · Derbyshire

Old EnglishAI-generated

The name Alder Moor Pond likely combines the Old English word 'alor' meaning 'alder tree' with 'mōr' meaning 'moor' or 'heath'. The 'Pond' element refers to the small body of water.

Word origins

Alder
Old EnglishAlder tree(from alor "alder tree")
Moor
Old EnglishMoor or heath(from mōr "moor, heath")
Pond
Old EnglishSmall body of water