Hebridean
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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He is also the former laird - a Scottish term for someone owning a large long-established estate - of the Hebridean island of Gigha.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Its origins are a mystery, but it was thought to have been made on Iona before being taken to Kells in Ireland by monks who survived a Viking attack on the Hebridean isle.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026
Stuart, demonstrating an almost anthropological understanding of his homeland, reveals how the Hebridean culture has been maintained for centuries and continues to thrive today.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2026
MV Hebridean Isles first entered the water in a spectacular sideways launch in 1985, but seven years later the shipyard closed for good.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2025
The Hebridean Black feeds mostly on deer, though it has been known to carry off large dogs and even cattle.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
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