scuab eich

Irish

Noun

scuab eich f (genitive singular scuaibe eich)

1. (botany) horsetail

Usage notes

Not used without qualifying adjective or genitive noun; for the simple meaning of "horsetail", eireaball capaill is used instead.

Synonyms

• eireaball capaill

Derived terms

• scuab eich bhreac (“variegated horsetail”)
• scuab eich choille (“wood horsetail”)
• scuab eich chorraigh (“marsh horsetail”)
• scuab eich ghoirt (“field horsetail”)
• scuab eich mhóinéir (“shade horsetail, meadow horsetail”)
• scuab eich uisce (“water horsetail”)