loon in Irish
loon in Irish is foitheach, lóma — loon means a diving water bird known for its haunting, wailing call, found in North America and northern Europe.
loon in Irish
foitheach
(US, Canada) Any of various birds, of the order Gaviiformes, of North America and Europe that dive for fish and have a short tail, webbed feet and a yodeling cry.
lóma
(US, Canada) Any of various birds, of the order Gaviiformes, of North America and Europe that dive for fish and have a short tail, webbed feet and a yodeling cry.
What does "loon" mean?
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noun A diving water bird known for its haunting, wailing call, found in North America and northern Europe.
"The eerie call of a loon echoed across the lake at dusk."
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noun An informal word for a foolish or crazy person.
"An electric fire came next, followed by an umbrella and then a colander. "This bowl will carry no water," he muttered. "Some loon hath pierced it with holes.""
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loon in a sentence
- The eerie call of a loon echoed across the lake at dusk.
- An electric fire came next, followed by an umbrella and then a colander. "This bowl will carry no water," he muttered. "Some loon hath pierced it with holes."
- He's acting like a total loon today.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "loon" in Irish?
"loon" in Irish is foitheach, lóma. loon means: A diving water bird known for its haunting, wailing call, found in North America and northern Europe.
How do you use "loon" in a sentence?
Example: "The eerie call of a loon echoed across the lake at dusk." In Irish, "loon" is foitheach, lóma.
Are there other ways to say "loon" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "loon": foitheach, lóma.
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