caomhnaigh — meaning in English

English meaning

• preserve verb To keep something safe from harm, damage, or decay.
• protect verb To keep someone or something safe from harm or damage.

Senses

caomhnaigh is used for these senses in English:

• preserve To protect; to keep from harm or injury.
• protect (ambitransitive) To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

preserve — full definition

1. verb To keep something safe from harm, damage, or decay.
2. noun A sweet spread made by cooking fruit with sugar.
3. noun An area set aside to protect wildlife or a particular activity.

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