Oíngus

Old Irish

/ˈoːi̯nɣus/

proper noun
Definitions
  • (Irish mythology) The Gaelic god of love, youth, and poetic inspiration, son of the Dagdae and Boann of the Túatha Dé Danann.
  • corresponding to Angus.

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Celtic *oinos derived from Proto-Indo-European *óynos (one, single) derived from Proto-Celtic *gustus (choice), *gus- (choose) derived from Proto-Indo-European *ǵews- (choose, taste, enjoy, try), *ǵews- (choose, taste, enjoy, try).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ǵews-

Gloss

choose, taste, enjoy, try

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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