foraois

Irish (Donegal)

/fəˈɾˠiːʃ/, /ˈfɔɾˠiːʃ/, /ˈfʌɾˠiʃ/

noun
Definitions
  • forest, timber
  • retreat, recess; lair, den

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Irish foraís derived from forest derived from Latin forestis.

Origin

Latin

forestis

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