gentian in Irish

gentian in Irish is ceadharlach, lus an chrúbáin — gentian means a gentian is a herbaceous plant in the family Gentianaceae, typically growing in cool uplands and bearing deep blue or violet blooms.

gentian in Irish

ceadharlach

noun

(countable) Any of various herbs of the family Gentianaceae found in temperate and mountainous regions with violet or blue flowers.

lus an chrúbáin

noun

(countable) Any of various herbs of the family Gentianaceae found in temperate and mountainous regions with violet or blue flowers.

What does "gentian" mean?

noun A gentian is a herbaceous plant in the family Gentianaceae, typically growing in cool uplands and bearing deep blue or violet blooms.
"Blue gentians grew close to the ground on the mountainside."
noun Gentian is also the dried root and rhizome of the European gentian plant, used as a herbal tonic.
"The tonic was flavoured with a bitter extract of gentian."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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gentian in a sentence

Blue gentians grew close to the ground on the mountainside.
The alpine meadow was scattered with wild gentians.
The tonic was flavoured with a bitter extract of gentian.
Herbalists have long used dried gentian to settle the stomach.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "gentian" in Irish?

"gentian" in Irish is ceadharlach, lus an chrúbáin. gentian means: A gentian is a herbaceous plant in the family Gentianaceae, typically growing in cool uplands and bearing deep blue or violet blooms.

How do you use "gentian" in a sentence?

Example: "Blue gentians grew close to the ground on the mountainside." In Irish, "gentian" is ceadharlach, lus an chrúbáin.

Are there other ways to say "gentian" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "gentian": ceadharlach, lus an chrúbáin.

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