Looking for the meaning of the word CAIRN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CAIRN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Cairn
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Scottish Gaelic carn
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kɛːn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a mound of rough stones built as a memorial or landmark, typically on a hilltop or skyline.
Short Definition:mound of rough stones built as memorial or landmark
Definition:
a small terrier of a breed with short legs, a longish body, and a shaggy coat.
Short Definition:small terrier of breed with short legs
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