dìthean

Scottish Gaelic

Etymology 1

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

• (Lewis) IPA^(key): /ˈd̥ʲiːhan/
• (Harris) IPA^(key): /ˈd̥ʲiː.an/
• (North Uist, Benbecula) IPA^(key): /ˈd̥ʒiːhɛɲ/ (as if spelled dìthein)

Noun

dìthean m (genitive singular dìthein, plural dìtheanan) (chiefly Lewis, Harris, North Uist, Benbecula)

1. blossom, bloom, flower

Synonyms

• blàth
• flùr
• sìthean

Etymology 2

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

dìthean m pl

1. plural of dìth