pìob

See also: píob

Scottish Gaelic

Etymology

From Vulgar Latin pipa, possibly via Old English pipe or Old Norse pípa. Compare Irish píb.

Noun

pìob f (genitive singular pìoba, plural pìoban)

pipe, tube
bagpipes
pipe (for smoking)

Usage notes

Bagpipes are referred to in Scottish Gaelic in the singular: a' phìob.

Derived terms

pìobaire - piper
pìobaireachd - bagpipe music
pìob-mhòr - Great Highland Bagpipe
pìob-shionnaich - uilleann pipes
pìob-thraoghaidh - downpipe
pìob-uilne - uilleann pipes

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