A glen is a valley, typically one that is long and bounded by gently sloped concave sides, unlike a ravine, which is deep and bounded by steep slopes. Glens are appreciated by tourists for their …

The meaning of GLEN is a secluded narrow valley.

glen (ɡlɛn) n (Physical Geography) a narrow and deep mountain valley, esp in Scotland or Ireland [C15: from Scottish Gaelic gleann, from Old Irish glend]

GLEN definition: 1. a deep, narrow valley, especially among mountains: 2. a deep, narrow valley, especially among…. Learn more.

GLEN definition: a male or female given name. See examples of Glen used in a sentence.

A glen is a narrower and steeper-sided valley than a strath, though the names have not always been applied with discrimination.

A glen is a deep, narrow valley, especially in the mountains of Scotland or Ireland. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

3 days ago · glen (plural glens) A secluded and narrow valley, especially one with a river running through it; a depression between hills; a dale. quotations

"narrow valley," late 15c., from Scottish, from Gaelic gleann "mountain valley" (cognate with Old Irish glenn, Welsh glyn).

Definition of glen noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.