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HIGHLANDS

\hˈa͡ɪləndz], \hˈa‍ɪləndz], \h_ˈaɪ_l_ə_n_d_z]\

Definitions of HIGHLANDS

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a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

A district in Scotland so called.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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