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Lochan na Creige Riabhaich

lake or loch · Highland

GaelicAI-generated

This name describes a small loch (lochan) by a rock (creag), with 'riabhaich' meaning 'brindled' or 'grey-streaked'. It translates to 'loch of the brindled rock'.

Word origins

Lochan
Gaelicsmall loch(from lochán "diminutive of loch")
na
Gaelicof the(from an "definite article")
Creige
Gaelicrock(from creag "rock")
Riabhaich
Gaelicbrindled(from riabhach "brindled, grey-streaked")