Irish Word of the Day
cailleach
CAL-ukh • noun — 10th of Mar, 2026
Listen to pronunciation
Meaning: hag or old woman, often used to refer to a wise woman or a grandmother figure
Examples
- Is cailleach é mo sheanmháthair.
(My grandmother is a hag.) - Bhí an chaillech ag caint faoi na scéalta traidisiúnta.
(The hag was talking about the traditional stories.) - Cailleach atá ina cónaí ar an sliabh.
(There is a hag living on the mountain.)
Synonyms
- seanmháthair
- duine aois
The word 'cailleach' is often used in storytelling and folklore, reflecting characteristics of wisdom and age, sometimes with a mystical connotation.
This entry was generated by an AI language model. Spotted a problem? Report it and we'll review it. Read about how we use AI or
Recent Words
| Date | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | scíth | rest; relaxation; a break from activity |
| 2026-09-02 | gearr | short |
| 2026-09-01 | smaoineamh | a thought or idea; to think |
| 2026-08-31 | fios | knowledge or awareness; often used in the phrase '... |
| 2026-08-30 | dúnta | closed; shut |
Receive these via email
Sign in to your free account to receive daily words via email.
Get a new word in your inbox every day!