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Firth of Clyde

Firth of Clyde

7.5
A sea bay on Scotland's southwest coast that opens into the North Channel
  • proper noun
translation icon : Firth de Clyde
  • The Firth of Clyde is known for its stunning scenery and rich maritime history.

Examples

  • Ferries cross the Firth of Clyde to connect the mainland with the islands.

  • Many species of marine life can be found in the waters of the Firth of Clyde.

  • The Firth of Clyde is known for its stunning scenery.

  • Many tourists visit the Firth of Clyde each summer.

  • Ferries cross the Firth of Clyde to connect the mainland with the islands.

  • Many species of marine life can be found in the waters of the Firth of Clyde.

  • The Firth of Clyde is known for its stunning scenery and rich maritime history.

Surface Forms

Firth of Clyde main

Morphology

firth + of + Clyde

The meaning is directly compositional: 'firth' means a narrow inlet and 'of Clyde' links it to the River Clyde, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it denotes the inlet associated with the Clyde. The 'X of Y' place-name pattern (e.g. Gulf of Mexico, Bay of Bengal) is cross-linguistically common, reinforcing predictability.

Etymology

Firth of Clyde comes from the words firth and Clyde. A firth is a wide 'inlet' and the Clyde is the river that flows into it, so the name means the sea area where the River Clyde meets the sea and is used for that part of the coast.