Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Glyn

//ɡlɪn// name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Welsh.
Noun
  1. 1
    A valley in a mountain area, especially one with a stream in the bottom

    "He could not beat out the Irish, yet he did shut them up within those narrow corners and glyns under the mountain's foot."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Welsh glyn; compare glen. Doublet of glen.

Etymology 2

From Welsh glyn (“valley”).

See also for "glyn"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: glyn