Ben Nevis [Beinn Nibheis]
hill or mountain · Highland · 1345m
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GaelicAI-generated
The origin of Beinn Nibheis is debated, but it is commonly thought to mean 'venomous mountain' or 'malicious mountain', possibly referring to its dangerous nature or appearance. The English name 'Ben Nevis' is a direct anglicisation of the Gaelic name.
Word origins
- Beinn
- Gaelicmountain, peak(from beinn "mountain")
- Nibheis
- Gaelicvenomous, malicious(from neimheach "venomous, poisonous")