HeyRuaHow to say “rhododendron” in Irish
- Irish:
- róslabhras
- English:
- rhododendron
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ROHS-lou-ruhs” /ˈɾˠoːsˌl̪ˠəuɾˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- róslabhrais (rhododendrons)
- Genitive singular:
- róslabhrais, an róslabhrais (e.g. bláthanna an róslabhrais, the flowers of the rhododendron)
- Genitive plural:
- róslabhras, na róslabhras (e.g. fál na róslabhras, the hedge of the rhododendrons)
What does “róslabhras” mean?
- rhododendron
- An evergreen shrub with large clusters of bright flowers, often purple or pink, common in gardens and wild on hillsides in Ireland.Also: flowering shrub, evergreen shrub.
“Róslabhras” with the article
The plural of rhododendron in Irish is róslabhrais. Here is róslabhras after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Róslabhras” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using róslabhras, the Irish word for rhododendron.
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Rhododendron in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rhododendron?
The Irish for rhododendron is róslabhras (pronounced “ROHS-lou-ruhs”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is róslabhrais.
How do you pronounce róslabhras in Irish?
Róslabhras is said like “ROHS-lou-ruhs” (IPA /ˈɾˠoːsˌl̪ˠəuɾˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of rhododendron in Irish?
The plural of róslabhras is róslabhrais; with the article, na róslabhrais means “the rhododendrons”. The genitive plural is róslabhras, as in fál na róslabhras (the hedge of the rhododendrons).
Why is the rhododendron called 'róslabhras' in Irish?
It combines 'rós' (rose) and 'labhras' (laurel), mirroring the Greek meaning of rhododendron, roughly 'rose tree', with laurel-like leaves.
