HeyRuaHow to say “fleece” in Irish
- Irish:
- lomra
- English:
- fleece, mop of hair
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LUM-ruh” /ˈl̪ˠɔmˠɾˠə/
- Plural:
- lomraí (fleeces)
- Genitive singular:
- lomra, an lomra (e.g. meáchan an lomra, the weight of the fleece)
- Genitive plural:
- lomraí, na lomraí (e.g. olann na lomraí, the wool of the fleeces)
What does “lomra” mean?
“Lomra” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fleece
- The wool shorn from a sheep in one piece.Also: sheep's wool, shorn wool.
1 other meaning: mop of hair
- 2mop of hair
- A thick, bushy mass of hair on someone's head.Also: shock of hair, thick hair.
Other Irish words for fleece: olann (wool)
“Lomra” with the article
The plural of fleece in Irish is lomraí. Here is lomra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lomra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lomra, the Irish word for fleece.
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Fleece in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fleece?
The Irish for fleece is lomra (pronounced “LUM-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lomraí. Depending on context it can also mean mop of hair.
How do you pronounce lomra in Irish?
Lomra is said like “LUM-ruh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɔmˠɾˠə/).
What is the plural of fleece in Irish?
The plural of lomra is lomraí; with the article, na lomraí means “the fleeces”. The genitive plural is lomraí, as in olann na lomraí (the wool of the fleeces).
Does lomra have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lomra can mean fleece or mop of hair, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between lomra and olann?
Olann is wool in general, while lomra is the whole fleece shorn from one sheep.
