marag

Scottish Gaelic

Etymology

Middle Irish maróc. A loanword from Old Norse. Compare Old Norse mǫrr (“fat, suet”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmaɾak/

Noun

marag f (genitive singular maraig, plural maragan)

1. pudding (savoury, not sweet)
2. (rare) haggis

Synonyms

• (haggis): taigeis

Derived terms

• marag dhubh - black pudding
• marag gheal - white pudding