uaine

LanguageScottish Gaelic

Meaning

1. green (bright, vivid; artificial, unnatural; as opposed to gorm, the natural green of grass)
2. green (environmentally friendly)
3. green
4. A bright or vivid shade of green, often used for artificial or man-made objects. It can also refer to things that are environmentally friendly.

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Pronunciationˈuaɲə

Part of speechadj

Usage noteIn Gaelic, gorm is used for the natural green of grass or leaves, while uaine is used for other shades of green.

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