Irish–English dictionary

adhmaint

An imaginary rock or mineral of impenetrable hardness; a name given to the diamond and other substances of extreme hardness.

adhmainteas

(physics) The property of being magnetic.

adhmholadh

Speaking highly of someone or something; the act of praising or commending someone or something.

adhnáire

The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities.

adhnáireach

Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.

adhnáirigh

(transitive) To put someone or something out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon.

adhnua

The state of being new or novel; newness.

adhraitheoir

Someone who adores.

ádhúil

In a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately.

Adláí

The father of one of King David's officials (mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:29).

admhaigh

(transitive) To acknowledge, accept the truth of; to concede; to accede to an opinion.

admháil

The act or practice of admitting.

admhálaí

One who confesses to having done something wrong.

ADN

(biochemistry, genetics) Initialism of deoxyribonucleic acid (“a nucleic acid found in all living things (and some non-living things such as certain viruses) which consists of two polynucleotide chains that coil around each other to form a double helix; encoded in its structure are genetic instructions for development, functioning, growth, and reproduction”).

adóir

a person who uses a device of some kind;

Adónas

(Greek mythology) A beautiful young man loved by Aphrodite.

adrásta

currently, now, at this moment in time, at the present time.

aduaidh

Facing the north; directed towards the north.

aduain

Unfamiliar, not yet part of one's experience.

aduaine

(particle physics) One of the quantum numbers of subatomic particles, depending upon the relative number of strange quarks and anti-strange quarks.

Aeigéach

Of or relating to the Aegean Sea or the regions bordering it.

aeistéitic

The study or philosophy of beauty.

aeistéitice

Concerned with beauty, artistic effect, or appearance.

aeistéitiúil

Concerned with beauty, artistic effect, or appearance.

aelus

A type of bryophyte with a leafy stem or leafless thallus characterized by a dominant gametophyte stage and a lack of stomata on the sporophyte stage of the life cycle.

aer

The long-term manifestations of weather and other atmospheric conditions in a given area or country, now usually represented by the statistical summary of its weather conditions during a period long enough to ensure that representative values are obtained (generally 30 years).

aer-

Of, relating to, or resembling air or other gases

aer-beatha

The chemical element (symbol O) with an atomic number of 8 and relative atomic mass of 15.9994. It is a colorless and odorless gas.

aer-rothlú

Starting on one's feet, an instance of rotating one's body 360 degrees while airborne or on the ground, with one's feet passing over one's head.

aerach

light-hearted; vivacious

aeracht

The quality of being flighty.

aerachtúil

Inspiring fear, especially in a mysterious or shadowy way; strange, weird.

aerachtúlacht

The condition of being eerie.

aeradróm

An airfield:

aeráid

The long-term manifestations of weather and other atmospheric conditions in a given area or country, now usually represented by the statistical summary of its weather conditions during a period long enough to ensure that representative values are obtained (generally 30 years).

aeráideach

Of, relating to, or influenced by climate.

aeraidinimic

The science of the dynamics of bodies moving relative to gases, especially the interaction of moving objects with the atmosphere.

aeraidinimiciúil

Of, or relating to the science of aerodynamics.

aeraigh

(transitive) To supply with oxygen or air.

aeráil

The replacement of stale or noxious air with fresh.

aerárthach

A vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift.

aerasól

A mixture of fine solid particles or liquid droplets suspended in a gaseous medium.

aeraspás

The atmosphere of the Earth and the region of space around it.

aerastataic

(physics) the study of gases in equilibrium and of balloons or aircraft in varying atmospheric conditions

aerbhac

A sealed, airtight chamber, such as in a manned spacecraft or submarine, used to provide access to and from the sealed area without allowing air out or water in.

aerbhealach

(aviation) A flight path used by aeroplanes.

aerbheirthe

In or carried by the air.

aerbhrat

The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

aerchonair

(aviation) A predefined route, or series of routes, in which a commercial or military aircraft must fly.

aerdhathadóir

A miniature, handheld paint sprayer, powered by compressed air or other gas, used for delicate, artistic painting, or sometimes retouching of photographs.

aerdhíonach

Impermeable to air or other gases.

aerfort

An airfield (an area designated for the takeoff and landing of aircraft), including one or more runways and (for commercial airports) one or more passenger terminals.

aerga

Ethereal, insubstantial; imaginary. [from 16th c.]

aeriata

Impermeable to air or other gases.

aerlíne

A company that flies airplanes to transport people and goods.

aerlínéar

A passenger-carrying aircraft, especially one of a fleet operated by an airline.

aerloingseoireacht

The theory and practice of aircraft navigation

aerlong

(aviation) A self-propelled airship that can be steered.

aerobach

Impermeable to air or other gases.

aeróg

(chiefly, _, UK) A rod, wire, or other structure for receiving or transmitting radio, television signals etc.

aeroibrithe

Of, relating to, or resembling air or other gases

aeróstach

A member of the crew of an airplane who is responsible for the comfort and safety of its passengers.

aerpháirc

(aviation) An open field designated for the taking off and landing of aircraft, but which, unlike an airport, does not necessarily have terminals or paved runways.

aerstiall

An aircraft landing field, usually with one runway and only basic facilities.

aertha

Unable to concentrate or think seriously; easily excited; impulsive; also, lightheartedly silly; frivolous.

aerthacht

The state or quality of being light-headed; dizziness or faintness; flightiness; wandering; delirium.

aerú

By extension, a process in which other gases (such as carbon dioxide or nitrogen or argon) are circulated through or mixed with a substance (usually liquid), sometimes with the consequence of increasing the transfer of air into the same liquid at the surface due to the induced circulation.

Aetóip

A country in East Africa.

Aetóipis

An Ethiopian language which is extinct but still used liturgically.

áfach

(conjunctive) Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of that.

Afáiris

A Cushitic language spoken in Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti.

afáise

(pathology) A partial or total loss of language skills due to brain damage. Usually, damage to the left perisylvian region, including Broca's area and Wernicke's area, causes aphasia.

Afganastáin

A landlocked country between Central Asia and South Asia. Official name: Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Capital and largest city: Kabul. [from 1768]

Afganastánach

Of, from or relating to Afghanistan.

Afracach

Of or pertaining to Africa.

Afracánach

A member of an ethnic group of northwestern European ancestry and associated with southern Africa and the Afrikaans language.

Afradaíté

(Greek god) The goddess of beauty and love, born when Cronus castrated his father, Uranus, and threw his genitalia into the sea.

Afraic

The continent that is south of Europe, east of the Atlantic Ocean, west of the Indian Ocean and north of Antarctica.

afrasc

a confused struggle

ag

(transitive) To possess, own.

ag iompar clainne

(mostly, not comparable) Carrying developing offspring within the body.

ag tarraingt

Located close to; near (a time or place).

ag teastáil

Required, essential, whether logically inescapable or needed in order to achieve a desired result or avoid some penalty.

ag triall ar

Ready to start or go (to); moving in the direction (of).

aga reatha

A short race at top speed.

agáibhe

Any plant in the large, variable genus Agave: succulent plants, commonly armed with formidable prickles; they flower at maturity after several years, and generally die thereafter; large species, such as the maguey or century plant, (Agave americana), produce gigantic inflorescences. Several are of economic importance as sources of fibre such as sisal, and alcoholic beverages such as tequila.

agaigh

(transitive) To position (objects, people, time slots, etc.) at regular intervals with a calculated space between them.

agaill

A worm that lives in the ground.

agair

(transitive) To file a legal action against someone, generally a non-criminal (civil) action.

agairt

Punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance.

Agaistín

A en given name, notably borne by Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430), a church father and a writer.

agallach

The harsh cry of a crow.

ágar

A diviner who foretells events by the behaviour of birds or other animals, or by signs derived from celestial phenomena, or unusual occurrences.

Ágastas

The Roman emperor Augustus, also called Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (63 B.C.E. – 14 C.E.); heir to Julius Caesar

aghaidh

(anatomy) The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the surrounding area.

aghaidh ar aghaidh

In person; directly; in the physical presence of somebody.

aghaidh boinn

The heads side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that has the principal design.

agnóisí

A person who holds to a form of agnosticism, especially uncertainty of the existence of a deity.

agnóisíoch

Of or relating to agnosticism or its adherents.

agó

Something that is stated or stipulated as a condition of an agreement.

agóid

(intransitive) To disagree with or oppose something or someone; (especially in a Court of Law) to raise an objection.

agóideach

Given to or marked by an ill-tempered, quarrelsome nature; ill-tempered, cranky, crabby.

agóideoir

One who challenges; especially, one who plays against the current champion of a game or contest in hopes of winning and becoming the new champion.

agra dlí

(legal) In civil law, a case where two or more people disagree and one or more of the parties take the case to a court for resolution.

agrach

Having a tendency to seek revenge when wronged, vengeful.

agrafóibe

The fear of wide open spaces, crowds, or uncontrolled social conditions.

agróir

(law) a person who pleads in court; an advocate [from 13th c.]

aguisín

Something to be added; especially text added as an appendix or supplement to a document.

agus

(now, colloquial, or, literary) Used to connect more than two elements together in a chain, sometimes to stress the number of elements.

aí

one who subscribes to a particular theological doctrine or religious denomination;

aibéil

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

aibéil chainte

Verbal impudence or argumentative discourse, given in response.

aibéiseach

That exasperates, infuriates, annoys or irritates

áibhéalach

That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.

áibhéar

(uncountable) Entertainment.

áibhéil

The act of exaggerating; the act of doing or representing in an excessive manner; a going beyond the bounds of truth, reason, or justice; a hyperbolical representation; hyperbole; overstatement.

aibhéis

(frequently, figurative) A bottomless or unfathomed depth, gulf, or chasm; hence, any deep, immeasurable; any void space. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

aibhinne

The principal walk or approach to a house which is withdrawn from the road, especially, such approach bordered on each side by trees; any broad passageway thus bordered.

áibhirseoir

(Christianity, sometimes, Judaism) The Devil; Satan.

áibhirseoireacht

Mischief.

áibhle

The state or characteristic of being immense.

aibhléis

(physics) The study of electrical phenomena; the branch of science dealing with such phenomena. [from 18th c.]

aibhleog

A piece of coal or wood glowing by heat; a hot coal.

aibhleog dhearg

A piece of coal or wood glowing by heat; a hot coal.

aibhleog dhóite

Partially or mostly burnt material that results from incomplete combustion of coal or wood etc.; it often rides the rising smoke column into the air, and it can pose a fire hazard when it lands, in dry conditions.

aibhligh

(intransitive) To give off sparks; to shine as if emanating sparks; to twinkle or glow.

aibhse

The state or characteristic of being immense.

aibhseacht

The state or characteristic of being immense.

aibhseoir

(dated) A vain man; a dandy.

aibigh

(intransitive, of food, especially fruit) To attain maturity, to become mature or ripe.

aibíocht

Something clever, or done cleverly.

Aibisín

(historical) Former name of Ethiopia: a country and former empire in East Africa; used as an exonym until the mid 20th century.

aibitheach

Nonliving, inanimate, characterised by the absence of life; of inorganic matter. [mid-20th c.]

aibítir

(often, _, in the plural) A fundamental principle or skill, especially in a field of learning.

aibítre

According to the sequence of the letters of the alphabet.

aibítreach

According to the sequence of the letters of the alphabet.

Aibreán

The fourth month of the Gregorian calendar, following March and preceding May.

aibreog

The apricot tree, Prunus armeniaca.

aibrisce

The state of being brittle (in various senses).

aiceann

(linguistics, sociolinguistics) The distinctive manner of pronouncing a language associated with a particular region, social group, etc., whether of a native speaker or a foreign speaker; the phonetic and phonological aspects of a dialect.

aiceannaigh

(transitive) To mark emphatically; to emphasize; to accentuate; to make prominent.

aiceanta

(phonetics) Having a stress or accent.

aicéatón

(organic compound) A colourless, volatile, flammable liquid ketone, (CH3)2CO, used as a solvent.

aicéitiléin

A lamp powered by acetylene, particularly a motor vehicle headlight.

aichear

Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.

Aichill

(Greek mythology) A mythical semidivine hero, the son of Peleus by the nereid Thetis, and prince of the Myrmidons, who features in the Iliad as a central character and the foremost warrior of the Achaean (Greek) camp.

aichre

(uncountable) the cutting ability of an edge; keenness.

aicíd

(medicine) An abnormal condition of a human, animal or plant that causes discomfort or dysfunction; distinct from injury insofar as the latter is usually instantaneously acquired.

aicíd na scamhóg

Inflammation of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria or other infectious microorganisms.

aicídeach

Affected with or suffering from disease.