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Moray Firth

Moray Firth

6.8
A large bay on the northeast coast of Scotland that opens into the North Sea
  • proper noun
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  • The Moray Firth is known for its diverse population of dolphins and whales.

Examples

  • We enjoyed breathtaking views when hiking near the Moray Firth last summer.

  • Many fishing villages along the Moray Firth have a long maritime history.

  • The Moray Firth is known for its stunning scenery.

  • Have you ever visited the Moray Firth?

  • The Moray Firth is a popular spot for dolphin watching in Scotland.

  • Many tourists visit the Moray Firth to explore its beautiful coastal landscapes.

  • The Moray Firth attracts numerous seabirds, making it a great location for birdwatching.

Surface Forms

Moray Firth main

Morphology

Moray + firth

This is a place-name formed from the proper noun 'Moray' and the geographical noun 'firth' (a narrow inlet); if a B1 learner knows 'firth' and recognises 'Moray' as a place, they can infer it refers to the inlet by Moray. Such place-name + feature combinations are compositional and cross-linguistically common, so the meaning is directly derivable from the constituents.

Etymology

Moray Firth comes from the name of the region Moray and the word firth, a Scottish word for a wide bay or inlet. So, Moray Firth 'means' the bay by Moray and today refers to that inlet of the North Sea.