I. ˈgālik, ˈgal-, ˈgäl-, -lēk adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Scottish Gaelic Gāidhealach (from Gāidheal ) & Irish Gaelic Gaedhealach, from Gaedheal
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Gaels or especially the Celtic Highlanders of Scotland — compare goidelic
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the language of the Gaels or especially of the Celtic Highlanders of Scotland
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: Scottish Gaelic Gādhlig (from Gāidheal ) & Irish Gaelic Gaedhealg, Gaedhilge, from Gaedheal
: the Goidelic speech of the Celts in Ireland, the Isle of Man, and especially in the Highlands of Scotland, the Hebrides, and other Scottish islands — compare irish , irish gaelic , manx , scottish gaelic