glen

The definition of a glen is a narrow valley that is hidden away.

(noun)

An example of a glen are the Glens of Antrim in Northern Ireland.

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See glen in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a narrow, secluded valley

Origin: ME < Late MScot < Gael *glenn (now gleann), mountain valley, akin to Welsh glyn

See glen in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A small, secluded valley.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Scottish Gaelic gleann

Origin: , from Old Irish glenn

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