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Hebrides
HEHB-ruh-deez
Hebrides (name) means a group of islands off the west coast of Scotland, split into the Inner and Outer Hebrides. Example: “They spent the summer sailing around the Hebrides.”
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A group of islands off the west coast of Scotland, split into the Inner and Outer Hebrides.
"They spent the summer sailing around the Hebrides."
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Etymology
From a Latin name (Hebudes), likely altered by a copying error over the centuries; its earlier origin may be Pre-Celtic or Celtic.
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What does “Hebrides” mean?
The word “Hebrides” means a group of islands off the west coast of Scotland, split into the Inner and Outer Hebrides.
How do you pronounce “Hebrides”?
“Hebrides” is pronounced HEHB-ruh-deez (/ˈhɛbɹədiːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hebrides” in a sentence?
Here is “Hebrides” used in a sentence: “They spent the summer sailing around the Hebrides.”
What part of speech is “Hebrides”?
“Hebrides” is a name.
Where does the word “Hebrides” come from?
The word “Hebrides” comes from Latin. From a Latin name (Hebudes), likely altered by a copying error over the centuries; its earlier origin may be Pre-Celtic or Celtic.
