madra rua

Irish

Etymology

Literally, “red-haired dog”, just as madadh rua.

Pronunciation

• (Munster) IPA^(key): /ˌmˠɑd̪ˠəˈɾˠuə/ (corresponding to the form madadh rua, unless it is simply dissimilation of dr…r to d…r)

Noun

madra rua m (genitive singular madra rua, nominative plural madraí rua)

1. synonym of sionnach (“fox”)

Derived terms

• cabáiste an mhadra rua
• teanga mhadra rua

Mutation

Mutated forms of madra rua

radical	lenition	eclipsis
madra rua	mhadra rua	not applicable

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Modern Irish.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.