"clachan" meaning in English

See clachan in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈklaxn̩/ [UK], /ˈklakn̩/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-clachan.wav , LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-clachan2.wav 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
    Sense id: en-clachan-en-noun-8lRlwgRr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries, Scottish English, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Pages with 3 entries: 41 36 7 2 2 11 1 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 37 34 10 1 2 15 1

Inflected forms

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