cwm

[ koom ]

noun

1. cirque ( def 1 ).

cwm

/ kuːm /

noun

1. (in Wales) a valley
2. geology another name for cirque

cwm

/ ko̅o̅m /

1. See cirque

Word History and Origins

Origin of cwm¹

1850–55; < Welsh: valley. See combe

Example Sentences

Perhaps we shall be able to walk round into another cwm on the far side of North-west buttress.

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The shape of the West cwm and the question of its exit will be solved if we can answer these questions.

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It is not very surprising to learn that “at the end of that time there was no finer infant in the Cwm.”

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He was much impressed by Caddy of Cwm Glas, the strong woman.

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The proper cwm can only be reached from Llanberis or from Penygwrhyd.

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