glen
Other forms: glens
A glen is a narrow valley deep in the mountains. Glens often form streams.
The top of a mountain is the peak, and the lower parts are valleys. A glen is a valley that's narrow and secluded—it’s deep in the mountains. A glen could form a stream, or it could be lush and green. If you are on top of a mountain looking down, you may see several glens.
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a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
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