bran
The Gaelic word for raven is bran.
The word bran refers to any of the several, generally large, species of birds in the genus Corvus that possess lustrous black plumage.
Meaning: any of several, generally large, species of birds in the genus Corvus with lustrous black plumage (noun)
Did you know?
- The word bran appears in various Celtic genealogies and names, often to imbue a person with the perceived intelligence of the bird.
- In Gaelic mythology, the raven is often associated with the Morrígan, a goddess of war and fate who could transform into a crow or raven.
- The raven is often paired with the wolf in Gaelic folklore as a 'battle-pair', representing the scavengers that follow an army.
Examples in context
- Tha an bran gu math mòr.The raven is very large.
Example conversation
Callum and Eilidh are walking in the mountains.
- CallumSeall, Eilidh! Tha bran mòr an seo.Look, Eilidh! There is a big raven here.
- EilidhTha iad glè dathach, na h-eòin sin.Those birds are very colorful.
- CallumAch tha an bran dubh gu tur.But the raven is completely black.
- EilidhTha sin true, a Callum.That is true, Callum.
