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Definition of inverness

inverness

/ˌɪnvərˈnɛs/
in · ver · ness
Plural:invernesses
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Adjective:Invernessian
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1

A city in northern Scotland at the mouth of the River Ness and the northeastern end of the Great Glen, serving as the administrative and cultural capital of the Scottish Highlands.

2

A weatherproof outer garment or overcoat featuring a long, detachable or sewn-in sleeveless cape hanging over the shoulders.

Example

"The actor wore a tweed Inverness and a deerstalker hat for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes."

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