Where does “cràin-sheillean” come from?
cràin-sheillean (Scottish Gaelic) comes from Scottish Gaelic sheillean — bee.
cràin-sheillean (Scottish Gaelic): queen bee
Definitions
- queen bee
Ancestry of “cràin-sheillean”, step by step
cràin-sheillean traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Scottish Gaelic sheillean
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottish Gaelic | sheillean | bee |
via Scottish Gaelic cràin
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottish Gaelic | cràin | sow (animal) |