Dingles

/ˈdɪŋɡəlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'dingle'—multiple hanging or dangling objects, or a geographical term for small valleys.

Etymology

From Old English 'dingle,' meaning a deep wooded valley or a small dell. The plural form maintains the original meaning of landscape features, while also allowing for the sense of multiple dangling items.

Kelly Says

'Dingle' is still used in Irish place names like County Dingle—it's a charming reminder that humble landscape words often become geographic markers that last hundreds of years.

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