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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LOCHAN

Gaelic, diminutive of loch.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LOCHAN

lochan  [ˈlɒxən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LOCHAN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lochan is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LOCHAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

lochan

Loch

Loch is the Irish and Scottish Gaelic word for a lake and a sea inlet. In Hiberno-English, the anglicised spelling lough is commonly found in placenames, although it is pronounced the same way as loch. In Scottish English, 'loch' is always used. Some lochs could also be called firths, fiords, estuarys, straits or bays. Sea-inlet lochs are often called sea lochs or sea loughs. It is cognate with the Manx logh and the now obsolete Welsh word for lake, llwch.

Definition of lochan in the English dictionary

The definition of lochan in the dictionary is a small inland loch.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LOCHAN


forfeuchen
fərˈfjuːxən
forfochen
fərˈfoxən
forfoughen
fərˈfɒxən
hoolachan
ˈhuːləxən
kuchen
ˈkuːxən
shadchan
ˈʃatxən
skeechan
ˈskiːxən
spleuchan
ˈspluːxən
tulchan
ˈtʌlxən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LOCHAN

locator
locellate
loch
Loch Katrine
Loch Leven
Loch Linnhe
Loch Lomond
Loch Morar
Loch Ness
Loch Tay
lochia
lochial
loci
loci classici
loci sigilli
lock
lock forward
lock gate
lock horns
lock keeper

WORDS THAT END LIKE LOCHAN

afghan
barchan
brochan
Buchan
Chibchan
clachan
Elizabethan
eulachan
Jonathan
khan
lohan
machan
Nathan
nothing less than
orphan
other than
Petrarchan
Shan
than
Viangchan

Synonyms and antonyms of lochan in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «lochan» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LOCHAN

Find out the translation of lochan to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lochan from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lochan» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

lochan
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lochan
570 millions of speakers

English

lochan
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लोचन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

وشان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Lochan
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lochan
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

lochan
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lochan
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lochan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

lochan
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

lochan
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

lochan
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lochan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Lochan
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லோச்சன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लोचन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

lochan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lochan
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

lochan
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Lochan
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Lochan
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Lochan
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lochan
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lochan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lochan
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lochan

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LOCHAN»

The term «lochan» is normally little used and occupies the 112.834 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LOCHAN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «lochan» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «lochan» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lochan

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LOCHAN»

Discover the use of lochan in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lochan and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Kōsala-kaumudī: studies in Indology : Pt. Lochan Prasad ...
Comprises studies in epigraphy, numismatics, and political and cultural history of Mahākosala, ancient kingdom covering parts of Madhya Pradesh and Orissa.
Locanaprasāda Pāṇḍe, Raviśaṅkara Viśvavidyālaya, 1988
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Strategic Human Resource Management
The book aims to fulfill not only the need of MBA and MPM course, but also for the practitioners as a reference manual to successful implementation of Strategic HRM in their organisations. This book has been divided into eleven chapters.
Rajib Lochan Dhar, 2008
3
Panchayati Raj Institutions: Issues and Challenges
Contents: Role of Panchayati Raj Institutions in the Rural Development: A Management Study, Rural Development Through Primary Education under Panchayati Raj System: A Case Study of Jayapur Panchayat, Panchayati Raj Institutions in Orissa: ...
Rajib Lochan Panigrahy, 2007
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Indo-Russian diplomatic relations: sixty years of enduring ...
Contributed articles presented at the Conference organized by Centre for Central Eurasian Studies, University of Mumbai and Russian Cultural Centre, Mumbai.
Padma Lochan Dash, Andrei M. Nazarkin, University of Mumbai. Centre for Central Eurasian Studies, 2008
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Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature: A-Devo
DAS,. LOCHAN-DAS,. MADHUSUDAN. DAS, MANOJ-DAS, MANORANJAN DAS , MARKANDA-DAS, MUKUNDA DAS, NABAGOPAL-DAS, NILAKANTHA DAS,. Finally, Lala Das was appointed the Palace Superintendent of the Darbhanga ...
Amaresh Datta, 1987
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History of Ancient India: From 4250 BC to 637 AD
(122) Jambu Lochan. Jambu Lochan was the son of Bahu Lochan. (123) Puran Karan. Puran Karan became the ruler of Jammu after the death of his father Jambu Lochan. He shifted his capital from Bahu to the newly founded Jammu. He had ...
J.P. Mittal, 2006
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Mountain Biking Scotland
Knapdale. ‐. Lochan. Buic. A varied off‐road bike route in mixed woodland ‐ good views of the lochs and hills Loch Glashan and Kilmory An interesting off‐ road bike route with. The route begins at the Forestry Commission's car park at ...
Spruce Goose Enterprises
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Jammu & Kashmir
The legacy of bravery, sacrifice for truth and self-respect continues to this day. Bahu Lochan and Jambu Lochan Bahu Lochan and Jambu Lochan were the descendants of Kush, the Son of Shri Rama. Many historians have associated the  ...
Narendra Sahagala, 2011
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The Epics of Celtic Ireland: Ancient Tales of Mystery and Magic
After this remark, which says much about the tenacious hatred that follows the clan of Cumall, Finn goes to establish himself with a master blacksmith by the name of Lochan, who has a very beautiful daughter named Cruithne. He marries the ...
Jean Markale, 2000
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Genealogical and Personal Memoirs
Lochan Dilmhain (by some called Lochan Dilionn, for the Irish word dile, meaning flood) was, according to the "Book of Armagh/' ancestor of Dillon of Cuircneach, or Dillon's Country, in the county of Westmeath ; and was, according to some of ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LOCHAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lochan is used in the context of the following news items.
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All roads lead to holy town of Puri - The Times of India
"The tourist flow was very low compared to other days," said assistant director of the zoo Kamal Lochan Purohit. Most of the shops in major ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
2
This photo of a baby shows beavers are back after 400 years
The baby, known as a kit, was captured on camera at Lochan Buic in the Knapdale Forest of Argyll. It's the first time a trial has been held to ... «Metro, Jul 15»
3
Hillwalking - Moonlight Buttress, key to today's ascent - Mearns Leader
'Half Way Lochan' came into view and with it a view along the path back down to Achintee, in Glen Nevis. The path was every colour beneath ... «Mearns Leader, Jul 15»
4
Backing a winner
... Fiona and I left the track after it crossed two burns and headed up in the general direction of the intriguingly named Lochan na Faoileige. «Strathspey & Badenoch Herald, Jul 15»
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Young beaver caught on camera at reintroduction site in Scotland
It is hoped the baby beaver is just one of a number of kits at Lochan Buic ... camera this year at the site at Lochan Buic in the Knapdale Forest of ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
6
Your pictures of Scotland: 10-17 July
Lochan a' Mhuilinn. Jean-Marc Jossinet and son, from Alberta, camped at Lochan a' Mhuilinn while walking the Scottish National Trail. «BBC News, Jul 15»
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New beaver kit spotted in Argyll – video
The Scottish Beaver Trial released this video footage of a new beaver kit at Lochan Buic in the Knapdale Forest of Argyll. The beaver was seen ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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Stornoway Coastguard called out three times last night
A yacht, also called on the Lochan lifeboat after the man crewing the boat solo began dragging anchor. The lifeboat crew toed the vessel into ... «Aberdeen Press and Journal, Jul 15»
9
Video: rare footage of Scots beaver released
The youngster was filmed at Lochan Buic in the Knapdale Forest of Argyll as part of the Scottish Beaver Trial - the UK's first licensed trial ... «Herald Scotland, Jul 15»
10
The ghost villages of Uttarakhand
Hotelier Rajeev Lochan Sah, who also runs a newspaper called Nainital Samachar, feels it has huge ramifications for the state's 65 per cent ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»

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