leadhbán

Irish

Etymology

From Middle Irish ledbán. By surface analysis, leadhb +‎ -án

Noun

leadhbán m (genitive singular leadhbáin, nominative plural leadhbáin)

  1. small strip, shred
    Synonyms: stiall, ribín
  2. milt (fish semen)
    Synonyms: lábán, péire

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