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Glen Lyn Gorge

valley · Devon

GaelicAI-generated

Glen Lyn Gorge is a valley name. 'Glen' is Gaelic for valley. 'Lyn' could derive from Gaelic 'linn', meaning 'pool' or 'waterfall'. The addition of 'Gorge' is descriptive.

Word origins

Glen
Gaelicvalley(from gleann "valley")
Lyn
Gaelicpool or waterfall(from linn "pool, waterfall")
Gorge
Unknowna narrow valley with steep sides