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clachan.

A small village or hamlet, especially in the Highlands or Western Scotland.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈklæx(ə)n/General-American, Received-Pronunciation/ˈklæk(ə)n/General-American, Received-Pronunciation/ˈklax(ɪ)n/Scotland/ˈklæxɒːn/Ireland
  1. A small village or hamlet, especially in the Highlands or Western Scotland.

    Scotland
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Scottish Gaelic clachan.

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