crannog

See also: crannóg

English

Alternative forms

• crannóg, crannoge

Etymology

Borrowed from Irish crannóg, from Middle Irish crannóc.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɹænəɡ/

Noun

crannog (plural crannogs)

1. An artificial island, used in prehistoric and medieval times in Scotland and Ireland for dwelling.

Descendants

• Portuguese: crannog

Translations

artificial island

• Irish: crannóg f
• Scottish Gaelic: crannag f

Portuguese

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from English crannog, from Irish crannóg, from Middle Irish crannóc.

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /kɾaˈnɔ.ɡu.i/ [kɾaˈnɔ.ɡʊ.i], /kɾaˈnɔ.ɡi/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /kɾɐˈnɔ.ɡi/ [kɾɐˈnɔ.ɣi]

Noun

crannog m (plural crannogs)

1. (rare) crannog (artificial island used in prehistoric and medieval Scotland and Ireland)