easag
feminine
The Gaelic word for pheasant is easag.
The term refers to a bird of the Phasianidae family, which is often hunted for food.
Meaning: bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Scottish Gaelic, the term Tàrmachan is used for pheasant. In Irish Gaelic, the term Fáinleog means pheasant.
Did you know?
- The pheasant is not native to the British Isles or Ireland, and the Gaelic names for it were developed after the bird was introduced from Asia for hunting purposes.
- Because pheasants were introduced for sport, many older Gaelic texts may refer to them using descriptive phrases rather than a single established noun.
- If you were reading an ancient Gaelic manuscript about hunting, you might not find the word 'pheasant' at all, even if the bird was being discussed.
Examples in context
- Tha an easag gu math brèagha.The pheasant is very beautiful.
Example conversation
Mairead and Callum are walking in the countryside.
- MaireadSeall, Callum, easag!Look, Callum, a pheasant!
- CallumFar a bheil e?Where is it?
- MaireadTha an easag anns an fheasgar.The pheasant is in the ferns.
- CallumTha e sgoinneil.It is magnificent.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pheasant” translations and entries easag, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
