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Lochan nan Deala

lake or loch · Highland

GaelicAI-generated

This name refers to a small loch associated with 'deala'. The meaning of 'deala' in this context is uncertain, possibly relating to a place or feature.

Word origins

Lochan
Gaelicsmall loch(from lòn "lake", -achán "diminutive suffix")
nan
Gaelicof the(from an "the", n- "plural article before vowel")
Deala
Gaelicuncertain, possibly a place name or feature