crannog: Meaning and Definition of

cran•nog

Pronunciation: (kran'ug), [key]
— n.
  1. (in ancient Ireland and Scotland) a lake dwelling, usually built on an artificial island.
  2. a small, artificial, fortified island constructed in bogs in ancient Scotland and Ireland.
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