pìob
See also: píob
Scottish Gaelic
Etymology
From Vulgar Latin pipa, possibly via Old English pipe or Old Norse pípa. Compare Irish píb.
Noun
pìob f (genitive singular pìoba, plural pìoban)
- pipe, tube
- bagpipes
- pipe (for smoking)
Usage notes
- Bagpipes are referred to in Scottish Gaelic in the singular: a' phìob.
Derived terms
- pìobaire - piper
- pìobaireachd - bagpipe music
- pìob-mhòr - Great Highland Bagpipe
- pìob-shionnaich - uilleann pipes
- pìob-thraoghaidh - downpipe
- pìob-uilne - uilleann pipes