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boireannach

[ˈb̥ɔðən̪ˠəx]

adj

LanguageScottish Gaelic

Meaning
  1. female
  2. Refers to something or someone that is female. It describes the feminine gender.
Examples

Tha an t-oileanach boireannach ag ionnsachadh na Gàidhlig.

The female student is learning Gaelic.

Pronunciationˈb̥ɔðən̪ˠəx

Part of speechadj

Usage noteWhile often used as a noun meaning 'woman', it also functions to describe feminine characteristics.

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