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Definition of cairngorms

cairngorms

/ˈkɛərn.ɡɔːrmz/
cairn · gorms
Plural:cairngorms
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• noun

1

Scottish A major mountain range in the eastern Highlands of Scotland, renowned for its extensive subarctic plateau, native pine forests, and designation as a national park.

2

Scottish Yellow to smoky brown varieties of quartz crystals, traditionally mined in the Scottish Highlands and used to decorate traditional Highland dress and jewelry.

Example

"The chieftain's ornate kilt pin was set with large, polished cairngorms that caught the light beautifully."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named after Cairn Gorm (Scottish Gaelic 'An Càrn Gorm', meaning 'the blue mountain'), one of the prominent peaks in the Scottish Highland range. The gemstones are named after the mountains where they were historically discovered.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cairngorms. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cairngorms
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