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Lochan Ruigh an Lapain

lake or loch · Highland

GaelicAI-generated

This name describes a small loch near a fort or enclosure, which is red. The redness is likely due to peat or mineral deposits.

Word origins

Lochan
Gaelicsmall loch(from lochán "diminutive of loch")
Ruigh
Gaelicfort, enclosure(from ruigh "fort, enclosure")
an
Gaelicthe(from an "the")
Lapain
Gaelicof the calf(from lapain "calf")