golans

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Cornish

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Etymology

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Presumably from go- (diminutive suffix) +‎ nans (valley). Alternatively, borrowed from Welsh golan[1] under influence from nans.

Noun

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golans m (plural golansow)

  1. A small valley.

See also

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Mutation

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References

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  1. ^ R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “golan”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies