woodlouse in Irish

woodlouse in Irish is cláirseach, míol críon — woodlouse means any of various small terrestrial isopod crustaceans of suborder Oniscidea, having a rigid segmented exoskeleton, usually feeding on dead plant matter and living in damp, dark places, such as under stones or bark. Several common species roll into a ball when disturbed, hence names such as pill bug and roly-poly.

woodlouse in Irish

cláirseach

noun

Any of the terrestrial isopod crustaceans of suborder Oniscidea, which have a rigid, segmented exoskeleton, often being capable of rolling into a ball, and feed only on dead plant matter, usually living in damp, dark places, such as under stones or bark.

míol críon

noun

What does "woodlouse" mean?

noun Any of various small terrestrial isopod crustaceans of suborder Oniscidea, having a rigid segmented exoskeleton, usually feeding on dead plant matter and living in damp, dark places, such as under stones or bark. Several common species roll into a ball when disturbed, hence names such as pill bug and roly-poly.

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

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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What is "woodlouse" in Irish?

"woodlouse" in Irish is cláirseach, míol críon. woodlouse means: Any of various small terrestrial isopod crustaceans of suborder Oniscidea, having a rigid segmented exoskeleton, usually feeding on dead plant matter and living in damp, dark places, such as under stones or bark. Several common species roll into a ball when disturbed, hence names such as pill bug and roly-poly.

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

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "woodlouse": cláirseach, míol críon.

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