meighen
/ˈmeɪn/ or /ˈmeɪn/ (rare)
Definitions
1. noun
A meighen is a type of mountain in Canada, specifically a type of mountain in the Canadian Arctic, often with steep slopes.
“The expedition team encountered a meighen while traversing the Canadian Arctic.”
2. verb
To meighen is a rare verb that can mean to make a loud, mournful cry, often used in the context of geese or other birds.
“The flock of geese meighened loudly, alerting other birds to potential predators.”