Focal an Lae #252
The Word of the Day in Irish
Word: luibh (LIHV) [liv′]
Meaning: luibh = herb
Usage:
- luibh leighis (LIHV LYSH, Y as in “cry”) [liv′ l′ais′] = healing herb (lit., herb of-healing)
- luibheolaí (LIHV-OH-lee) [liv′oːliː] = herbalist, botanist (eolaí = expert, one who has “eolas”, knowledge)
- Níl luibh ná leigheas an aghaidh an bháis. = Nothing can defeat death. (lit., is-not herb nor healing against death)
History: Old Irish “luib” comes from Indo-European *leup- (to peel off, break off). English “leaf” is a cognate.
Scottish Gaelic: luibh