cuileann

Gaelic (Scots)

/ˈkʰulən̪ˠ/

noun
Definitions
  • holly

Etymology

Inherited from Old Irish cuilenn (holly-tree) inherited from Proto-Celtic *kolinnos derived from Proto-Indo-European *ḱol- (thorny plant, thorn), *ḱel- (cover, hide, conceal, cold, protect, incline, hot, warm, cut, save).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ḱel-

Gloss

cover, hide, conceal, cold, protect, incline, hot, warm, cut, save

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

冷, 寒

Emoji
🤭 📔

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