gainmheach

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Scottish Gaelic[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Old Irish gainmech, from gainem.

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /ˈkɛnɛ.əx/
(Lewis, Arran) IPA^(key): /ˈkɛnɛvəx/
(Sutherland) IPA^(key): /ˈkɛɾʲɛvəx/

Noun[edit]

gainmheach f (genitive singular gainmhich, plural gainmhichean)

sand

Derived terms[edit]

clach-ghainmhich - sandstone
gobhlan-gainmhich - sand martin
luatharan-gainmhich - red knot
pàipear-gainmhich - sandpaper

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