Corrie
A British term for cirque (q.v.), derived from the Gaelic coire.
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One of the finest corries in Scotland carved out of Precambrian sandstone and Cambrian quartzite: Coire Mhic Fearchair, Torridon, Northwest Highlands. Photo M. Hambrey. |
A British term for cirque (q.v.), derived from the Gaelic coire.
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One of the finest corries in Scotland carved out of Precambrian sandstone and Cambrian quartzite: Coire Mhic Fearchair, Torridon, Northwest Highlands. Photo M. Hambrey. |