stòrr

Stòrr is a Scottish Gaelic word meaning big, large, or great. It is written with a grave accent on the o to indicate a lengthened vowel, and is typically pronounced with a long, rounded o.

In Gaelic usage, stòrr functions as an adjective and can appear in descriptive phrases and place names to convey size or significance. The form is most recognizable in toponyms and literary references, where it signals prominence or magnitude in the landscape or in figurative expressions.

Etymology and cognates in Goidelic languages are discussed by scholars, with stòrr generally regarded as part of a family of terms that express large size or importance. While precise historical derivations vary in interpretation, the word remains a recognizable marker of scale in modern Gaelic.

Notable uses and cultural presence include its association with the landscape and geography of Scotland. The best-known toponym is The Storr, a dramatic hill on the Isle of Skye, which has popular recognition in tourism, photography, and Scottish landscape culture. In Gaelic contexts, the name of such features often reflects the descriptive sense carried by stòrr.

See also: Scottish Gaelic language, Gaelic toponymy, Scottish landscapes.