Gael
Gael (noun) means a member of the Gaelic-speaking peoples native to Ireland, Scotland, or the Isle of Man. Example: “The festival celebrated Gael heritage with traditional music.”
How to use Gael
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person belonging to the Gaelic-speaking peoples of Ireland, Scotland, or the Isle of Man.
Word forms
Gaels plural, Gaels plural
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The festival celebrated _____ heritage with traditional music.
Etymology
From Irish Gael, tracing back through Old Irish and Old Welsh to a Celtic root meaning "savage" or "woodsman."
Rhymes for Gael
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What does “Gael” mean?
The word “Gael” means a member of the Gaelic-speaking peoples native to Ireland, Scotland, or the Isle of Man. In plain terms, a person belonging to the Gaelic-speaking peoples of Ireland, Scotland, or the Isle of Man.
How do you pronounce “Gael”?
“Gael” is pronounced gayl (/ɡeɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gael” in a sentence?
Here is “Gael” used in a sentence: “The festival celebrated Gael heritage with traditional music.”
What part of speech is “Gael”?
“Gael” is a noun.
Where does the word “Gael” come from?
The word “Gael” comes from Old Irish. From Irish Gael, tracing back through Old Irish and Old Welsh to a Celtic root meaning "savage" or "woodsman.".
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