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The glen runs straight through the distillery in an earth-floor warehouse, granting it instant exposure to its naturally abundant environment.
—Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 30 July 2024
Beyond the loch itself, guests can head out on foot to explore the hills and glens of The Trossachs National Park.
—Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 25 June 2024
The two-story home, set on half an acre at the end of a cul-de-sac in a wee glen in the Coldwater Canyon area, was built in 1957.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2024
There’s a spot called Glen Maye, which has a huge waterfall and then you down this glen to the beach.
—Sarah Bahr, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English (Scots), valley, from Scottish Gaelic & Irish gleann, from Old Irish glenn
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of glen was
in the 15th century
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“Glen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glen. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
glen
noun
: a narrow hidden valley
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