cairned

An obsolete adjective meaning marked by cairns (piles of stones), typically used in reference to landscapes or burial sites.

• 🇫🇷Adjectif désuet signifiant marqué par des cairns (amas de pierres), utilisé généralement pour des paysages ou des lieux de sépulture.

1. Marked by cairns C2 formal british

   Describing a path, trail, or area that is indicated or marked by a pile of stones (cairns) for navigation or memorial purposes.

   • The cairned route across the moor was easy to follow.
   • Hikers rely on the cairned path to avoid getting lost in the fog.
   • The ancient cairned summit marked the burial site of a chieftain.

   🇫🇷marqué par des cairns