sêl

See also: Appendix:Variations of "sel"

Romagnol

Etymology

From Latin sāl, salem (“salt”), from Proto-Indo-European *seh₂l-.

Pronunciation

• (Central Romagnol): IPA^(key): [ˈseə̯l]

Noun

sêl

1. salt (substance used extensively as a condiment and preservative)

Welsh

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /seːl/

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Middle English zele.

Noun

sêl f (uncountable, not mutable)

1. zeal, enthusiasm

   Synonyms: brwdfrydedd, eiddgarwch, selogrwydd

Etymology 2

Borrowed from English seal.

Noun

sêl f (plural seliau, not mutable)

1. seal (stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance such as wax)
2. seal (design or insignia usually associated with an organization or official role)
3. seal (aquatic animal)

Etymology 3

Borrowed from English sale.

Noun

sêl f (plural seli or sêls, not mutable)

1. sale (act of selling)

   Synonym: gwerthiant

2. auction, sale

   Synonym: arwerthiant

Derived terms

• sêl cist car

Further reading

• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “sêl”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies