Etymology

Hebrides

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Today it means: The islands off the west coast of Scotland, divided into the Inner Hebrides and the Outer Hebrides. Full definition →

Latin Hebudes
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  1. Latin · derived fromHebudes
  2. English todayHebrides

From Latin Hebudes or Haebudes, with u likely turned to ri by scribal error. Earlier origin unknown, potentially Pre-Celtic or Proto-Celtic *boudi. Compare Ancient Greek Ἕβουδαι (Héboudai), islands mentioned by Ptolemy and Pliny, likely the Hebrides.

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