Craigs

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A plural form referring to several rugged or rocky hills or outcrops often found in mountainous or hilly regions ; multiple steep crags or cliffs characterized by sharp, rough surfaces ; a term used to describe numerous prominent rock formations or escarpments known for their jagged appearance
2. Denoting a series of small, steep, and rocky peaks or ridges typically associated with natural landscapes ; various rough and uneven stone faces or ledges that stand out in terrain ; a word used to identify several isolated rocky prominences commonly seen in upland areas
3. Referring to several jagged, rocky prominences or rough cliffs often serving as natural landmarks ; multiple rocky and uneven surfaces found in elevated geographical features ; a collective term for many rough, craggy rock formations scattered across a landscape

Etymology: "Craigs" is simply the plural of "craig," a Scots and northern English form of "crag." The two words are variants of one another: "craig" keeps the older pronunciation and spelling that "crag" shares with Scots and northern English speech, while "crag" became the standard form in general English. Plural "craigs" therefore refers to several such rocky outcrops together.

Synonyms: rocks, cliffs, crags, bluffs, outcrops