noun
- Plural of karn; a heap of stones, typically built as a memorial or landmark, especially in mountainous regions.
Usage: Also spelled cairns; more common in Scottish and Irish English; Often used in hiking and outdoor contexts
Examples
- The hikers followed the karns up the mountain to mark their trail.
- Ancient karns dotted the Scottish highlands as burial markers.
- We built a small karn at the summit to commemorate our climb.
- The karns served as navigation points for travelers crossing the moor.
- Local legend says the karns were built by giants centuries ago.