baineann

== Irish == === Etymology 1 === From Old Irish boinenn (compare ben (“woman”), modern bean). The dissimilation of n…nn to r…nn seen in the Cois Fharraige pronunciation occurs also in Scottish Gaelic boireann. ==== Pronunciation ==== (Munster, Ulster) IPA(key): /ˈbˠinʲən̪ˠ/ (Cois Fharraige) IPA(key): /ˈbˠiɾʲən̪ˠ/ ==== Adjective ==== baineann (genitive singular masculine baininn, genitive singular feminine baininne, plural baineanna, comparative baininne) female an cineál baineann ― the fair sex gamhain baineann ― heifer calf feminine effeminate Synonyms: baineanda, piteánta, piteogach ===== Declension ===== ===== Alternative forms ===== boineann ===== Derived terms ===== ==== Further reading ==== Ó Dónaill, Niall (1977), “baineann”, in Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla, Dublin: An Gúm, →ISBN de Bhaldraithe, Tomás (1959), “baineann”, in English-Irish Dictionary, An Gúm “baineann”, in New English-Irish Dictionary, Foras na Gaeilge, 2013–2026 === Etymology 2 === See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form. ==== Pronunciation ==== (Munster, Ulster) IPA(key): /ˈbˠinʲən̪ˠ/ (Connacht) IPA(key): /ˈbˠanʲən̪ˠ/, /ˈbˠænʲən̪ˠ/ ==== Verb ==== baineann analytic present indicative of bain === Mutation === === References ===