tèarmann

See also: tearmann

Scottish Gaelic

Etymology

From Irish tearmann, from Middle Irish termonn (“sanctuary, boundary”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈtʲʰiəɾmən̪ˠ/

Noun

tèarmann m (genitive singular tèarmainn, plural tèarmainn)

reservation, sanctuary
Tha an tearmann mara as motha ann am meadhan a' Chuain Shèimh. ― The largest marine sanctuary is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
protection
reserve

Derived terms

tèarmann nàdair (“nature reserve”)
tèarmannair (“protector”)
tèarmann cìse (“tax haven”)

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