Inverness
[ in-ver-nes, in-ver-nes ]
/ ˌɪn vərˈnɛs, ˈɪn vərˌnɛs /
noun
Also called In·ver·ness·shire
[in-ver-nes-sheer, -sher] /ˌɪn vərˈnɛs ʃɪər, -ʃər/.
a historic county in NW Scotland.
a seaport and administrative district in the Highland region, in N Scotland. 1080 sq. mi. (2797 sq. km).
(often lowercase)
an overcoat with a removable cape.
Also called Inverness cape. (often lowercase)
the cape of this coat or one resembling it, especially a loose, full, wool or worsted cape in a plaid pattern.
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Inverness
/ (ˌɪnvəˈnɛs) /
noun
a city in N Scotland, administrative centre of Highland: tourism and specialized engineering. Pop: 40 949 (2001)
(sometimes not capital)
an overcoat with a removable cape