Meaning of the word tarn in English

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tarn

US /tɑːrn/
UK /tɑːn/

Noun

a small mountain lake, especially one formed in a cirque excavated by a glacier

Example:
The hikers rested by the clear waters of the alpine tarn.
The remote tarn was a hidden gem, accessible only by a challenging trail.