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Definition of skorga

skorga

/ˈskɔːr.ɡə/
Plural:skorgas
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skorga Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Scottish A rugged, rocky cleft or deep ravine situated on a hillside or mountain in northern coastal or upland regions.

Example

"The hikers sought shelter from the biting wind within a deep skorga cut into the granite mountainside."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Likely derived from Old Norse 'skor' (cleft or notch) combined with regional dialectal suffixes, traditionally used in Northern English and Scottish dialects to describe rugged, rocky landscapes.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Skorga. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/skorga
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