Corrie
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɒɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Corrie is a noun meaning (Scotland) A bowl-shaped geographical feature formed by glaciation.
Meaning
(Scotland) A bowl-shaped geographical feature formed by glaciation.
Example Sentences
We spanned the dogs high up a corrie to the south of the ridge […]
Fleet foot on the correi, / Sage counsel in cumber, Red hand in the foray, / How sound is thy slumber!
Word Forms
- corries
- correi
Synonyms for corrie
Depending on context, synonyms include cirque, cwm.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cirque, cwm, curie, curry, kori, cory.
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