Focal an Lae #26
The Word of the Day in Irish
Word: milis (MIH-lish)
Meaning: milis = sweet
Usage:
- tae milis (TAY MIH-lish) = sweetened tea
- uisce milis (ISH-kuh MIH-lish) = sweet (= fresh) water
- teanga mhilis (CHANG-guh VIH-lish) = a sweet (= flattering) tongue
History: Old Irish “milis” is based on “mil” (= honey), from Common
Celtic *melis. Compare Welsh “mêl” and Breton “mél”. The
Indo-European root is *melit- (honey). Cognates in English include
“mellifluous” and “molasses”.
Scottish Gaelic: milis (MEE-lish)