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clachan

[ˈkʰl̪ˠaxan]

noun

LanguageScottish Gaelic

Meaning
  1. kirktown, hamlet, village (with a church)
  2. cottage, hut
  3. causeway
  4. churchyard
Examples

Chaidh iad don chlachan air an t-Sabaid.

They went to the kirktown on Sunday.

Pronunciationˈkʰl̪ˠaxan

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteThe word originally implied a settlement clustered around a church.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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