noun
linn
lihn
Linn (noun) means a waterfall, or the deep pool or ravine it forms. Example: “They hiked up to admire the linn after heavy rain.”
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A waterfall, or the deep pool or ravine it forms.
"They hiked up to admire the linn after heavy rain."
How to use linn
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Scottish and northern English word for a waterfall or the pool beneath it.
When to use it
Mostly seen in Scottish and northern English place names and dialect.
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Word forms
- Plural
- linns
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Etymology
From Old English hlynn, "torrent," via Middle English.
Rhymes for linn
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What does “linn” mean?
The word “linn” means a waterfall, or the deep pool or ravine it forms. In plain terms, a Scottish and northern English word for a waterfall or the pool beneath it.
How do you pronounce “linn”?
“Linn” is pronounced lihn (/lɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “linn” in a sentence?
Here is “linn” used in a sentence: “They hiked up to admire the linn after heavy rain.”
What part of speech is “linn”?
“Linn” is a noun.
Where does the word “linn” come from?
The word “linn” comes from Old English. From Old English hlynn, "torrent," via Middle English.
