Hebridean
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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The test showed she had a gene mutation which had been passed down from her Hebridean father - and that her mother also had it.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 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
Since it was taken out of service last year, MV Hebridean Isles has been painstakingly stripped of anything useful including items destined for a museum, a public garden and a nautical training college.
From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025
Lauren-Grace Kirtley, who has set up a Facebook page dedicated to the "Hebridean Hum", said about 200 people on Lewis have reported hearing the noise.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 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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