Type
Mountain, Valley
Area of origin
Scotland
Area of use
Scotland
Synonyms
Related terms
A large glacially eroded basin with a steep headwall and sides surrounding an rounded depression to create a bowl or natural amphitheatre.
Etymology
Scots Gaelic coire – “cauldron”, “whirlpool”, “hollow”, “kettle”
NB The Corryvreckan whirpool from Gaelic Coire Bhreacain translated as “whirpool of the freckle” or “whirlpool of the plaid”
Example locations
Entry contributors:
Sarah Hobbs, Kevin Browne, Phil Rushton