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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

cairngorm

/kɑːrnɡɔːrm/ noun · British & US
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What does cairngorm mean?

noun

A mountain range in the Scottish Highlands, and a type of metamorphic rock found in these mountains. The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'carn' meaning 'cairn' or 'pile of stones' and 'gorm' meaning 'blue'.

Example

"The hikers climbed to the top of the cairngorm to take in the breathtaking view."

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