"Eigg" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ɛɡ/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ɛɡ/ [US]
Rhymes: -ɛɡ Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Eigg
  1. An island of the Inner Hebrides, in Highland council area, Scotland; one of the Small Isles. It lies to the south of the Isle of Skye and to the north of the Ardnamurchan peninsula. Categories (place): Islands, Places in Highland, Scotland, Places in Scotland
    Sense id: en-Eigg-en-name-ncO8n5gh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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