irish

I-rish · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to Ireland, its people, culture, or language.

  2. 2.

    (Noun) The Celtic language of Ireland; also called Irish Gaelic.

  3. 3.

    (Noun, plural) The people of Ireland.

Phrases & expressions

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    Irish coffee — coffee with whiskey and cream
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    luck of the Irish — good fortune
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    Irish goodbye — leaving a party without saying goodbye
  • •
    Irish stew — a traditional lamb and vegetable stew

Related words

See also: Celtic, Gaelic, Ireland
Synonyms: Hibernian

Etymology

From Old English Īras ("the Irish"), from Old Norse Írar, ultimately from Old Irish Ériu (the name of Ireland).