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Definition of Scottish - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
geographyrelated to Scotland or its culture
- She wore a traditional Scottish kilt.
2.
dialectUK related to the English dialect spoken in ScotlandUK
- He has a strong Scottish accent.
3.
languageRare relating to the Gaelic variety spoken in ScotlandRare
- She is fluent in Scottish Gaelic.
Noun, plural
1.
nationalitypeople from Scotland collectively
- The Scottish are known for their rich culture.
2.
languagevarieties of English spoken in Scotland
- He speaks Scottish fluently.
Expressions with Scottish
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having family origins or ancestors from Scotland
She is of Scottish extraction.
very light rain that feels like mist
We walked through the Scottish mist to the village.
dog breed from Scotland with a wiry coat
The Scottish terrier is known for its distinctive look.
British energy company
Scottish and Southern Energy is one of the largest energy suppliers in the UK.
southern Scotland region with flat terrain
Edinburgh is located in the Scottish Lowlands.
the Gaelic language spoken in Scotland
Scottish Gaelic is taught in some schools in Scotland.
mountainous region in northern Scotland known for its beauty
The Scottish Highlands attract hikers from around the world.
political party advocating for Scotland's independence
The Scottish National Party gained more seats in the election.
domestic cat breed with ears folded forward
The Scottish Fold is known for its unique ears.
form of Scots language spoken in lowland Scotland
Scottish Lallans is often used in poetry.
Origin of Scottish
Latin, Scoti (Gaelic tribe)
Terms with Scottish included in their meaning
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scottish meal
fish and chips meal, especially in Scotland
Scottish lake
lake in Scotland
clothing
woolen cap of Scottish origin
accent
strong accent, especially Irish or Scottish
tradition
traditional Scottish or Irish social dance event
food
traditional Scottish dish with sheep's offal and oatmeal
clothing
modern skirt-like garment inspired by traditional Scottish menswear
Scottish
whisky distilled in Scotland using pot stills
food
traditional Scottish biscuit made with butter, sugar, and flour
Scottish Highlands
traditional group of families with a chieftain
herding dog
herding breed of dog once used by Scottish shepherds
Scottish dessert
dense fruit cake covered with pastry
scottish culture
traditional Scottish woollen cap
sports
Scottish term for football
Scottish region
person from the Lowlands of Scotland
animal
long-haired Scottish dog breed often used as a sheepdog
textiles
fine yarn from a Scottish island used for knitting
Scottish food
Scottish breakfast food also known as Lorne sausage
weapon
long Scottish dagger with a straight blade
dance
solo dance from the Scottish Highlands
scottish title
title for a Scottish landowner
history
Scottish execution device similar to a guillotine
Scottish dress
length of tartan cloth worn over the shoulder
Scottish bread
traditional bread with a dark crust
Examples of Scottish in a sentence
He enjoys Scottish music and dance. She studied the Scottish dialect in university. The play featured characters speaking in Scottish dialect. He studied Scottish to understand ancient texts. Scottish is taught in some local schools. The Scottish have a strong sense of identity.
Many Scottish participated in the festival. Scottish is often heard in Edinburgh. She learned Scottish to connect with her roots.
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- French:écossais, Écossais, ...
- German:schottisch, Schotten, ...
- Italian:scozzese, scozzesi, ...
- Spanish:escocés, escoceses, ...
- Portuguese:escocês, escoceses, ...
- Chinese:苏格兰的, 苏格兰人, ...
- Japanese:スコットランドの, スコットランド人, ...
- Arabic:إِسْكُتْلَنْدِي, إِسْكُتْلَنْدِيُّون, ...
- Hebrew:סְקוֹטִי, סְקוֹטִים, ...
- Russian:шотландский, шотландцы, ...
- Ukrainian:шотландський, шотландці, ...
- Hindi:स्कॉटिश, स्कॉटलैंड की, ...
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