linn

/lɪn/
noun
  1. A waterfall or a steep ravine, especially in Scotland or northern England.
    • We hiked to the linn and watched the water cascade into the pool below.
    • The old map marked a linn near the village where travelers could find fresh water.
    • The sound of the linn was soothing as we sat on the mossy rocks.
  2. A pool of water at the base of a waterfall.
    • The linn was deep and dark, reflecting the surrounding trees.
    • Trout swam in the clear linn beneath the falls.
    • The children splashed in the linn on a hot summer day.
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