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Tarn
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Tarn  (tärn)
A river, about 378 km (235 mi) long, of southern France flowing generally west and southwest to the Garonne River.

tarn  (tärn)
n.
A small mountain lake, especially one formed by glaciers.

[Middle English tarne, of Scandinavian origin.]

tarn [tɑːn]
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a small mountain lake or pool
[of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse tjörn pool]

Tarn (French) [tarn]
n
1. (Placename) a department of S France, in Midi-Pyrénées region. Capital: Albi. Pop.: 343 402 (1999). Area: 5780 sq. km (2254 sq. miles)
2. (Placename) a river in SW France, rising in the Massif Central and flowing generally west to the Garonne River. Length: 375 km (233 miles)

tarn  (tärn)
A small mountain lake, especially one formed as a glacier melts, filling a cirque with water.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Tarn - a mountain lake (especially one formed by glaciers)tarn - a mountain lake (especially one formed by glaciers)
lake - a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
Translations
tarn [tɑːn] Nlago m pequeño de montaña
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