"clachan" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈklaxn̩/ [UK], /ˈklakn̩/ [UK] Forms: clachans [plural]
Etymology: From Scottish Gaelic clachan. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|gd|clachan}} Scottish Gaelic clachan Head templates: {{en-noun}} clachan (plural clachans)
  1. (Scotland) A small village or hamlet, especially in the Highlands or Western Scotland. Tags: Scotland Derived forms: Clachan of Campsie

Inflected forms

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