ceò
The Gaelic word for smoke is ceò.
ceò refers to the visible particles and vapour given off by burning material.
Meaning: visible particles and vapour given off by burning material (noun)
Did you know?
- The word ceò shares a root with the Russian word си́вый, which means 'gray'.
- In Gaelic poetry, ceò is often used metaphorically to describe a state of confusion or a 'cloud' of uncertainty.
- Because ceò refers to both smoke and mist, a speaker might use it to describe the steam rising from a hot bowl of porridge.
Examples in context
- Éiríonn an deatachThe smoke rises
Example conversation
Angus and Isla are walking past a burning heap of leaves.
- AngusSeall air a’ cheò sin, a Isla.Look at that smoke, Isla.
- IslaTha e a' tighinn bhon ghàrden.It is coming from the garden.
- AngusTha an ceò a' tighinn an t-sloc.The smoke is coming up the chimney.
- IslaTha an teine a' brosnachadh.The fire is crackling.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ceò, CC BY-SA 4.0.
