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lochan

British  
/ ˈlɒxən, ˈlɒkən /

noun

  1. a small inland loch

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Etymology

Origin of lochan

C18: Gaelic, diminutive of loch

Example Sentences

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“You went to the lochan then,” said Frank.

From Literature

“I may be a while. The unicorn will be simple—they crave mint, so she’ll be easy to lure. But the others’ll take some time, and then I’ll have to take them up to the lochan to return them. Wait here and watch the griffin.”

From Literature

The water of the lochan was dark, rippling in the breeze.

From Literature

“If I put you in the lochan,” he said to the griffin, “will you know what to do?”

From Literature

But there was a large rock at the edge of the lochan, sharp-angled and as big as his two fists.

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