ribín

Irish

Etymology 1

Noun

ribín m (genitive singular ribín, nominative plural ribíní)

  1. ribbon
  2. tape
  3. trail
Declension
Derived terms
  • ribíneach (ribboned; ribbon-like; torn to ribbons, tattered, adjective)
  • Ribíneach m (Ribbonman)
  • ribín gualainne (shoulder-strap)
  • ribín hata (hatband)
  • ribín ridireachta (cordon)
  • ribín seoil (reef-point, gasket)
  • ribín tomhais (tape-measure)

Etymology 2

From ribe + -ín.

Noun

ribín m (genitive singular ribín, nominative plural ribíní)

  1. diminutive of ribe ((single) hair; bristle; bristling, angry, appearance; blade; shred, tuft; filament)
Declension

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