Tarns

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /tɑː(ɹ)nz/

Definitions

1. A small, often shallow mountain lake, usually formed by glacial activity
2. A body of water located in a mountainous area, typically characterized by its cold temperature and clear appearance
3. A lake situated in a high-altitude region, commonly created by the melting of glaciers over time

Etymology: "Tarns" is the plural of "tarn," which English took from Old Norse "tjǫrn," meaning a small lake with no streams flowing into it. The same root survives in Swedish "tjärn" and Danish "tjern," still used for small lakes in woods and hills.