tèarmann
Scottish Gaelic
Etymology
From Irish tearmann, from Middle Irish termonn (“sanctuary, boundary”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈtʲiərmən/
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”)