cùil

Scottish Gaelic

Etymology 1

Noun

cùil f (genitive cùile, plural cùiltean)

1. corner (usually internal)
2. angle
3. recess, nook, cranny
4. closet

Synonyms

• oisean

Etymology 2

Noun

cùil

1. genitive singular form of cùl

Adjective

cùil

1. back

Derived terms

• brat-cùil