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Definition of crag

crag

/kɹæɡ/
crag
Adverb:craggily
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Plural:crags
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Adjective:craggy
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crag Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A steep, rugged mass of rock or cliff face projecting upward or outward, commonly found in mountainous or coastal regions.

Example

"The golden eagle built its nest high upon a granite crag overlooking the valley."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into Middle English from a Celtic source, cognate with Welsh craig and Scottish Gaelic creag, meaning 'rock' or 'cliff'.

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