Hebrides

[ heb-ri-deez ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. a group of islands Inner Hebrides and Outer Hebrides off the W coast of and belonging to Scotland. About 2,900 sq. mi. (7,500 sq. km).

Hebrides

/ ˈhɛbrɪˌdiːz /

plural noun

1. the Hebrides
   a group of over 500 islands off the W coast of Scotland: separated by the North Minch, Little Minch, and the Sea of the Hebrides: the chief islands are Skye, Raasay, Rum, Eigg, Coll, Tiree, Mull, Jura, Colonsay, and Islay ( Inner Hebrides ), and Lewis with Harris, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, and Barra ( Outer Hebrides ) Also known asthe Western Isles

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• Hebri·dean He·bridi·an adjective

Example Sentences

"I see many more blackberries in London than I would ever find in the Hebrides," the 44-year-old says.

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The Tesco branch on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides has started holding consultations with staff and residents about opening seven days a week.

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At about three billion years old they are Scotland's oldest rocks and found in parts of the Hebrides and north-west Highlands, Luisa's favourite place for geology.

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"These nine routes currently serve around 30% of the car and passenger carryings on the Clyde and Hebrides network," she said.

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Subject to berthing trials, MV Isle of Lewis could be redeployed to the Little Minch routes, freeing up MV Hebrides to be deployed to boost Arran services.

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