Breton

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Etymology

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From Old Breton nem, from Proto-Brythonic *neβ̃, from Proto-Celtic *nemos, from Proto-Indo-European *nébʰos (cloud). Cognate with Cornish nev, Welsh nef and Irish neamh.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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neñv m (plural neñvoù)

  1. sky
  2. (religion) heaven