cairngorm
cairngorm
Definition
cairn·gorm (kern′gôrm′)
noun
a yellow or brown variety of quartz, used as a gem
Etymology: after Cairngorm mountain and range in NE Scotland, where orig. found < Gael carngorm < cairn + gorm, blue, azure
cairngorm
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- take: Ms Diack said: " Take Cairngorm for example; the Gaelic is An Carn Gorm and this means the Blue Mountain.
Adjective modifier
- new: However, there were other calls for ownership to be passed to the new Cairngorm National Park Authority.
- southern: SOUTHERN CAIRNGORMS Please observe restrictions that are in place regarding Foot and Mouth precautions.
- mighty: The mighty Cairngorm Mountains tower above the clear waters of Loch Morlich.
- northern: Detailed information for each area effected follows: NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS Please use the N. Corries footpath for access and disinfect boots where facilities exist.
Modifies a noun
- massif: Walk from your door deep into the forests of Inshriach or high into the wilderness of the Cairngorm massif.
- funicular: The Cairngorm funicular case referred to under above Question 1b is a case in point.
- plateau: This course will take place across the Cairngorm plateau in winter conditions.
- mountain: Cairngorm mountain is home to the UK's only wild herd of reindeer.
- ski: I would like the Cairngorm ski area to flourish.
- area: I would like the Cairngorm ski area to flourish.
Noun used with modifier
- name: However, the name Cairngorm means blue mountain as the peak apparently looks blue from a distance.
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