taeda

1. (declension-1, feminine) resinous pinewood
2. (declension-1, feminine) a board or plank of pinewood
3. (declension-1, feminine) a torch, particularly if made from resinous pinewood
4. (declension-1, feminine, poetic) wedding or marriage (because of nuptial torches)
5. (declension-1, feminine) a small piece of pork fat used for a burnt offering

Pronounced as (IPA)

[ˈtae̯.da]

Etymology

An ancient borrowing of unknown intermediary, ultimately from Ancient Greek δᾰΐς (dăḯs).

Concepts

torch

pine

pine tree

pitch-pine torch

Synonyms

fax

Translations

antorcha

pochodnia

مِشْعَل

δάδα

δαδί

δαυλός

πυρσός

flambeau

lampe de poche

torche

flameau

fiaccola

torcia

lampadina tasca

fakkel