colleen

col-leen · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (Irish English) A girl or young woman.

  2. 2.

    A feminine given name of Irish origin.

Forms

plural: colleens

Related words

See also: girl, lass, maiden
Synonyms: girl, lass, maiden

Etymology

From Irish cailin meaning "girl," diminutive of caile ("woman").