Irish–English dictionary

eirleach

Death and destruction.

Eiscimeach

In, of, or relating to the Eskimo languages.

Eiscimis

Any of the languages of the Eskimo people.

Eiscimise

In, of, or relating to the Eskimo languages.

eiscir

A long, narrow, sinuous ridge created by deposits from a stream running beneath a glacier.

eisdíritheach

(informal, _, psychology) An extroverted person: one who is outgoing, sociable, and concerned with outer affairs.

eiseachaid

(transitive) To remove a person from one state to another by legal process.

eiseamláir

Something that serves as a pattern of behaviour to be imitated (a good example) or not to be imitated (a bad example).

eiseamláiriú

The learning of a new skill by copying other people.

eisionracas

(uncountable) The characteristic or condition of being dishonest.

eisiúint

The act of issuing, or giving out.

eisréimneacht

The state or degree of being divergent: of diverging.

éist

(transitive, obsolete) To give consideration to (someone or something); to heed, to pay attention, to regard.

éisteacht

(usually, in the plural) The properties or qualities of a room or building that determine how sound is transmitted in it.

Eistir

A en given name.

eite

(ichthyology, zootomy) One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.

eite dheas

(politics) The more right-wing faction of a group or party.

eiteach

(poetic) Covered or adorned with something, as if with feathers.

eiteán

A spool or cylinder around which wire is coiled.

eiteolaíocht

(zoology) The scientific study of animalian behavior, especially that of nonhuman animals.

éitheoir

A person who frequently lies; someone who tells a lie.

eithne

The core, center, or essence of an object or system.

eithneach

(biology) Pertaining to the nucleus of a cell. [from 19th c.]

eitigh

(transitive) To decline (a request or demand).

Eitil

A river in Russia, the longest river in Europe, flowing 2,325 miles through western Russia to the Caspian Sea.

eitilte

That flies or can fly.

eitín

(organic compound, official IUPAC name) The organic compound acetylene. The simplest alkyne, a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula HC≡CH or C2H2.

eitinn

(pathology) An infectious disease of humans and animals caused by a species of mycobacterium, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis, mainly infecting the lungs where it causes tubercles characterized by the expectoration of mucus and sputum, fever, weight loss, and chest pain, and transmitted through inhalation or ingestion of bacteria. [from 1839]

eitleach

(of a bird) That flies easily or often.

eitleán

(chiefly, US, Canada, Philippines) A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings.

eitleán buamála

(aviation, military) A military aircraft designed to carry and drop bombs.

eitleoir

An aircraft pilot, especially a military pilot. The use of the word may imply claims of superior airmanship, as in navy aviator vs. air force pilot.

eitleoireacht

Skill in and knowledge of the work of navigating and operating an aircraft.

eitlíocht

The art or science of making and flying aircraft.

eitneach

Of or relating to a group of people having common racial, ancestral, national, religious or cultural origins.

eitneachas

The common characteristics of a group of people, especially regarding ancestry, culture, language or national experiences.

eitneacht

An ethnic group.

eitneolaíocht

(anthropology) The branch of anthropology that compares and analyzes different human cultures and the relationships between them.

Eizicéil

A book of the Old Testament of the Bible.

Electra

(star) One of the stars in the Pleiades star cluster.

eocalaip

Any of many trees, of genus Eucalyptus, native mainly to Australia.

eochair

(music) A symbol found on a musical staff that indicates the pitches represented by the lines and the spaces on the staff [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

eochaircheap

A small board with keys primarily used for tactile input into a machine.

eochairsciath

(obsolete) A shield resembling the Roman scutum. In modern usage, a smaller variety of shield is usually implied by this term.

Eofrait

A river in the Middle East, 2780 kilometers in length, flowing southwest from Turkey, then southeast, and uniting with the Tigris before entering the Persian Gulf. It forms the Western edge of classical Mesopotamia.

eoiginic

(sociology, biology) A social philosophy or practice which advocates the improvement of human hereditary qualities through selective breeding, either by encouraging people with superior genetic qualities to reproduce (positive eugenics), or discouraging people with inferior genetic qualities from reproducing (negative eugenics), or by technological means.

Eoin

A en given name; very popular since the Middle Ages.

Eoinícé

A en given name.

eolach

Instructed; having knowledge of a fact or area of education.

eolaí

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

eolaíocht

(uncountable, archaic) Knowledge gained through study or practice; mastery of a particular discipline or area. [from 14th c.]

eolas

Things that are or can be known about a given topic; communicable knowledge of something. [from 14th c.]

eolas a bheith agat ar

(often followed by with) Personally known; familiar.

eolasach

Providing information; especially, providing useful or interesting information.

Eoraidícé

(Greek mythology) The name of various figures in Greek mythology.

Eoráiseach

Of or pertaining to the continent of Eurasia, or to both Europe and Asia.

eorna

A cereal of the species Hordeum vulgare, or its grains, often used as food or to make beer and other malted drinks.

eoró

(currencies) The currency unit of the European Monetary Union. Symbol: €

Eorpa

Related to the European Union.

Eorpach

Related to Europe.

eotanáis

The practice of intentionally killing a human being or animal in a humane way, especially in order to end suffering.

euro

(currencies) The currency unit of the European Monetary Union. Symbol: €

euronna

(currencies) The currency unit of the European Monetary Union. Symbol: €

fa réir

Prepared for immediate action or use.

fabhalscéal

A short story with a moral, often involving talking animals or objects; a fable.

fabhalscéalaí

A person who writes or tells fables.

fabhar

Goodwill; benevolent regard.

fabhcún

Any bird of the genus Falco, all of which are birds of prey.

fabhra

The hair that grows over the bone ridge above the eye socket.

fabhraigh

To look upon fondly; to prefer.

fabht

(chiefly, _, computing, engineering, _, jargon) A problem that needs fixing.

fabhtach

Having or displaying faults; not perfect; not adequate or acceptable.

fabhtacht

the state or quality of being deceptive

fabhtcheartaigh

(ambitransitive) To analyze or diagnose (a problem, or something faulty) to the point of determining a solution.

fabraic

A material made of fibers, a textile or cloth.

fad

The distance measured along the longest dimension of an object.

fada

Distant; remote in space.

fada caol

(informal, pejorative) Tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward.

fadaigh

(transitive) To put up by the fitting together of materials or parts.

fadbhreathnaitheacht

The quality of being considerate about what might happen in the future.

fadcheann

The ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future.

fadharcán

A type of callus, usually on the feet or hands.

fadharcánach

(literal) Having calluses, or relating to calluses.

fadhb dá laghad

No apology is necessary; think nothing of it (said in response to an expression of regret).

fadlíne

(also, geography) In full terrestrial meridian: a great circle on the Earth's surface, passing through the geographic poles (the terrestrial North Pole and South Pole); also, half of such a circle extending from pole to pole, all points of which have the same longitude. [from 14th c.]

fadóg

(countable) A dried stalk of a cereal plant.

fadradharcán

A small portable telescope.

fadsaolaí

The quality of being long-lasting, especially of life.

fadú

The ratio of the extension of a material to the length of the material prior to stretching.

fág

(transitive) To desist in doing, practicing, following, holding, or adhering to; to turn away from; to permit to lapse; to renounce; to discontinue. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470)]

fágáil

(countable) An inadequate quality; fault.

fágála

Of or pertaining to a valediction; designed for or suitable to an occasion of bidding farewell or parting company.

fágálach

(European folklore, also, figurative) In pre-modern European folklore: an infant of a magical creature that was secretly exchanged for a human infant. In British, Irish and Scandinavian mythology the exchanged infants were thought to be those of fairies, sprites or trolls; in other places, they were ascribed to demons, devils, or witches.

faghartha

Tempestuous or emotionally volatile; sulfurous.

fágtha

No longer maintained by its former owners, residents, or caretakers; forsaken, deserted. [Late 15th century]

fágtha béal in airde

Given up by the guardian or owner; abandoned, forsaken.

faí

(grammar) A particular way of inflecting or conjugating verbs, or a particular form of a verb, by means of which is indicated the relation of the subject of the verb to the action which the verb expresses.

faiche

Ground (generally in front of or around a house) covered with grass kept closely mown.

faichilleach

Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent

faicín

(North America, Philippines, India) An absorbent garment worn around the crotch that retains the wearer's urine and feces, often worn by a baby or young child who is not yet toilet trained, or by an adult who is incontinent or wets the bed, out of convenience, or under extreme working conditions without access to a toilet; a nappy.

fáidh

Someone who speaks by divine inspiration.

fáidheadóir

One who attempts to predict the future, using magic, intuition or intelligence; a diviner.

fáidhiúil

Of, or relating to a prophecy or a prophet.

faigh

(transitive) To overtake or catch up to; to be in time for. [from 17thc.]

faigh an lámh in uachtar ar

(transitive) To overcome in battle or contest.

faigh ar iasacht

To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.

faigh bás

(intransitive) To stop living; to become dead; to undergo death.

faigh le hoidhreacht

(transitive) To receive (property, a title, etc.), by legal succession or bequest after the previous owner's death.

fail

A case of the hiccups; the condition of having the spasms of hiccupping; singultus; diaphragmatic myoclonus.

faill

(formal) A ceasing or discontinuance, for example of an action, whether temporary or final.

faillí

A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.

faillíoch

(chiefly, US) Negligent in performing a duty; careless.

faillitheach

Not giving sufficient attention or thought, especially concerning the avoidance of harm or mistakes. [from 16thc.]

faillitheoir

(countable, by extension, derogatory) A homeless or jobless person; a vagrant; also, a person who is (perceived as) negligent in their hygiene and personal affairs.

failp

(transitive) To give, as a blow; to impel, as with a blow; to give a force to; to dash; to cast.

failpeadh

A beating with a cane, especially as a form of punishment

failpéir

One who uses a sponge.

fáilte

The act or service of welcoming, receiving, hosting, or entertaining guests; an appropriate attitude of openness, respect, and generosity toward guests.

fáilte romhat isteach

Greeting given upon someone's arrival.

fáilteachas

(business) The business of providing catering, lodging and entertainment service; the industry which includes the operation of hotels, restaurants, and similar enterprises.

fáilteoir

An employee (such as a secretary) who works in reception (receiving visitors and/or calls) for a person or business, especially an office.

fáinleog

A small, migratory bird of the Hirundinidae family with long, pointed, moon-shaped wings and a forked tail which feeds on the wing by catching insects.

fáinne

A ring- or donut-shaped area, object, or structure.

fáinne cluaise

A piece of jewelry worn on the ear.

fáinne cluaise simplí

A small starter earring, worn to prevent a piercing from closing.

fáinneach

Pertaining to, or having the form of, a ring; ring-shaped; in the shape of an annulus.

fáinneog

A lock, tress.

fair

(transitive) To attend to dangers to or regarding.

faire

A period after a person's death before or after the body is buried, cremated, etc.; in some cultures accompanied by a party or collectively sorting through the deceased's personal effects.

faíreach

A derisive shout made to indicate disapproval.

faireog mhamach

(anatomy, plural mammae) The milk-secreting organ of female humans and other mammals which includes the mammary gland and the nipple or teat; a breast; an udder.

faireog mheala

(botany) A gland that secretes nectar

faireog phiotútach

(anatomy) The pituitary gland.

fairsing

Fully sufficient; found in copious supply; in great quantity; overflowing. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

fairsinge

The measure of the size of something, especially its width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.

fáis rábacha

Something that shoots, or spreads out, beyond the rest, or too far; an exuberant growth.

fáisc-chlár

(computing) A buffer in memory where the user can store data temporarily while transferring it from one place within an application to another or between applications.

fáisceán gruaige

A clasp or clip for gathering and holding the hair.

fáiscín

Mechanically, any device that fastens; especially, a collective term for items such as screws, nuts, washers, clasps, bolts and the like.

fáiscire

A tool for boring a hole wider.

faisean

(countable) A current (constantly changing) trend, favored for frivolous rather than practical, logical, or intellectual reasons.

faiseanta

In fashion; popular.

faisisteach

Of or relating to fascism.

faisisteachas

Any right-wing, authoritarian, nationalist ideology characterized by centralized, totalitarian governance, strong regimentation of the economy and society, and repression of criticism or opposition. [1922]

faisistí

A proponent of fascism.

faisnéis

(countable) A political or military department, agency or unit designed to gather information, usually secret, about the enemy or about hostile activities.

faisnéiseach

Providing information; especially, providing useful or interesting information.

faisnéisíocht

(computing) A branch of information science and of computer science that focuses on the study of information processing, particularly with respect to systems integration and human interactions with machine and data.

fáistine

A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration.

fáistineach

Having to do with or occurring in the future.