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dúil.

desire, like, hankering, appetite

4 characters1 syllables approx.Gaeilge language

Meaning & usage

noun/d̪ˠuːlʲ/
  1. desire, like, hankering, appetite

    feminine
    Níl dúil i mbainne agam.
    D’imigh mo dhúil as an mbiadh.
  2. expectation, hope

    feminine
    ag dúil leis
    mar dhúil is go
noun/d̪ˠuːlʲ/
  1. element (simplest or essential part or principle of anything; simplest chemical substance; basic building blocks in ancient philosophy)

    feminine
  2. the elements (atmospheric forces)

    feminine · in-plural
    a Dhia na ndúl
    Thug sé Dia agus dúile.
  3. creature, being

    feminine
    dúil dhaonna
    dúil ainglí
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From Old Irish dúil.

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