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glen
[/ɡlɛn/]
noun
masculine
pl: glens
vale
1.
A narrow valley, especially in Scotland or similar mountainous regions
The hikers walked through the beautiful glen surrounded by steep mountains.
Os caminhantes caminharam pelo belo vale cercado por montanhas íngremes.
2.
A dell or small wooded valley
The secret glen was hidden deep in the forest.
O vale secreto estava escondido no fundo da floresta.
Synonyms
valley
dell
ravine
gorge
Antonyms
peak
summit
plateau
ridge
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
vale
Most common translation; refers to a valley between hills or mountains
Portugal
vale
Standard term for valley; glen is primarily used in Scottish English contexts
Scotland
brenha/vale
Glen is characteristic of Scottish geography and terminology
Related Idioms & Phrases
down the glen
hidden in the glen
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