Aonach

Type

Mountain

Area of origin

Scotland

Area of use

Scotland

Ridge, steep place or upland moor

Etymology

Scots Gaelic “aonach” –

  • Steep place
  • Ridge
  • Heath, Moor
  • Fair, meeting or gathering
  • Breathlesness or panting

Example locations

  • Aonach Eagach
    Glen Coe, Scotland
  • Aonach Mòr
    Grampians, Scotland

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