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Cairn Definition & Meaning

cairn
noun
  1. a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path
  2. small rough-haired breed of terrier from Scotland

"Cairn" in song lyrics

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  • "cherish a cairn"
    AOL — AOL
  • "mountainsmith cairn"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does cairn mean?
a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path small rough-haired breed of terrier from Scotland
What part of speech is cairn?
Cairn is a noun.
How many definitions does cairn have?
Cairn has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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