Dingle

/ˈdɪŋɡəl/ noun

Definition

A small wooded valley or dell, especially one that's narrow and thickly covered with trees.

Etymology

From Irish 'dinglean' or Middle English 'dingle,' possibly related to Old English 'denu' (valley), with roots suggesting a small enclosed place.

Kelly Says

Famous from Dingle Peninsula in Ireland, this word captures something uniquely British and Irish—the vocabulary for landscape features is so rich they have specific words for small wooded valleys.

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