Helvellyn

H4E1L1V4E1L1L1Y4N1

proper noun

A mountain in Eden district, Cumbria, in the Lake District of England (OS grid ref NY3415).

OriginCumbric *hal →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A mountain in Eden district, Cumbria, in the Lake District of England (OS grid ref NY3415).

Origin

  1. Cumbric*melın“yellow”
  2. Cumbric*hal“marsh, moor”
  3. EnglishHelvellyn

From Cumbric *hal (“marsh, moor”) + Cumbric *melın (“yellow”).

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Translations

Korean 헬벨린
  • 헬벨린 (helbellin)mountain
Russian Хелвеллин
  • Хелвеллин (Xelvellin)mountain
Cite this entry
APA

Helvellyn. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Helvellyn

MLA

“Helvellyn.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Helvellyn. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Helvellyn,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Helvellyn.

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