Glen
(noun)
- A narrow valley, especially one that is long and glacially formed.
- A secluded valley or a small, narrow, secluded valley, often with a stream running through it.
Origin:
From scottish and irish gaelic gleann, from old irish glend, from proto-celtic *glendos ("valley"), from proto-indo-european *ghel- ("to shine, glea.m")
Examples:
- They hiked through the glen, admiring the beautiful scenery.
- The glen was surrounded by tall, misty mountains.
- The glen was a peaceful place, with a stream running through it.
- He loved to go fishing in the glen.
- The glen was a popular spot for picnics.