sguab

Gaelic (Scots)

/skuəb/

noun
Definitions
  • sheaf of corn
  • broom, brush, besom, mop
  • broom plant
  • sweepings, refuse
  • (obsolete) candle extinguisher hollow, conical shaped object

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Irish scúap derived from Latin scōpa (broom, a broom, branch).

Origin

Latin

scōpa

Gloss

broom, a broom, branch

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

枝

Emoji

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