feamainn
/ˈfɛ̃miɲ/feminine
The Gaelic word for seaweed is feamainn. Wiktionary also lists feamad (Scalpay, Uig).
Meaning: marine algae (noun)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| feamainn | /ˈfɛ̃miɲ/ | feminine |
| feamad (Scalpay, Uig) | feminine |
The term refers to marine algae.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form feamad is used in the Scalpay and Uig regions.
How does it change in a sentence?
feamainn is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈfɛ̃miɲ/
Did you know?
- In some Gaelic coastal traditions, certain types of seaweed were believed to possess protective qualities if kept in the home.
- The word feamainn shares a common ancestor with the French word goémon, which also refers to seaweed.
- The concept of feamainn is central to the traditional Gaelic 'lazy bed' farming method, where seaweed was used to create fertile soil on rocky land.
Examples in context
- Faic dè tha air an duileasg sin!Look at what's on that seaweed!
- Tha feamainn gu math ùaine an seo.The seaweed is very green here.
- Cùm feamainn air an tràigh.Leave the seaweed on the beach.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “seaweed” translations and entries feamainn, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries feamainn, CC BY-SA 4.0.
