"Strontian" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /stɹɒnˈtiːən/
Etymology: Place name is from Scottish Gaelic Sròn an t-Sìthein, "nose of the fairy hill", said to be inhabited by the mythological sìdhe. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|gd|sròn|Sròn}} Scottish Gaelic Sròn Head templates: {{en-prop}} Strontian
  1. A small village in Highland council area, Scotland, that gives its name to the element strontium and the mineral strontianite which were discovered there (OS grid ref NM8161). Categories (place): Places in Highland, Scotland, Places in Scotland, Villages in Highland, Scotland, Villages in Scotland
    Sense id: en-Strontian-en-name-RojLJD0J Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 48 Disambiguation of English undefined derivations: 49 51 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 52 48 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 50 50
  2. The Strontian River, a short river in Highland council area, that flows through the village to Loch Sunart. Categories (place): Places in Highland, Scotland, Places in Scotland, Rivers in Highland, Scotland, Rivers in Scotland Derived forms: strontianite, strontium
    Sense id: en-Strontian-en-name-O-lCXei8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 48 Disambiguation of English undefined derivations: 49 51 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 52 48 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 50 50
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