leòmhann

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Scottish Gaelic

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old Irish léo, léoman, from Latin leō.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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leòmhann m (genitive singular leòmhainn, plural leòmhannan or leòmhainn)

  1. lion
    Mar leòmhann le fearachas.Like a lion for boldness.

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References

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  • Edward Dwelly (1911) “leòmhann”, in Faclair Gàidhlig gu Beurla le Dealbhan [The Illustrated Gaelic–English Dictionary]‎[1], 10th edition, Edinburgh: Birlinn Limited, →ISBN