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Definition of Irish - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
nationalityrelated to or originating from Ireland
- She has an Irish passport.
2.
cultureTECH. related to the Gaelic language of IrelandTECH.
- He is learning Irish to connect with his heritage.
Noun, plural
1.
nationalitypeople from the Atlantic island nation west of Great Britain
- The Irish are known for their hospitality.
2.
languageCeltic language spoken in Ireland
- She is learning Irish at school.
Expressions with Irish
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traditional stew with lamb, potatoes, and onions
We enjoyed a warm Irish stew for dinner.
sweetened coffee with Irish whiskey and whipped cream
He prefers his Irish coffee sweetened.
famine in Ireland caused by potato blight
The Irish Famine led to widespread emigration.
joke implying Irish people are stupid
He told an Irish joke that wasn't very funny.
dessert made from milk and seaweed
For dessert, we had a creamy Irish moss.
potato distinct from a sweet potato
In the US, we often eat Irish potato.
dog breed with a red or chestnut coat
The Irish setter ran across the field.
bread made with baking soda and buttermilk
Irish soda bread is a staple in many Irish homes.
largest sighthound bred in Ireland to hunt wolves
The Irish wolfhound is known for its impressive height.
way of writing English in Ireland
Irish English spelling includes words like 'colour' and 'theatre'.
the Gaelic language native to Ireland
She is learning Irish Gaelic at school.
organization preserving and publishing Irish historical documents
The Irish Manuscripts Commission published a new volume of ancient texts.
radical group aiming to remove British forces from Ireland
The Irish National Liberation Army was active during the Troubles.
republic in Ireland excluding Northern Ireland
The Irish Republic joined the European Union in 1973.
militant organization seeking Irish independence from Britain
The Irish Republican Army played a significant role in the Irish War of Independence.
whiskey made in Ireland, usually distilled three times
Irish whiskey is known for its smooth taste.
cry in a fake or dramatic way
She would often weep Irish to get her way.
people of mixed English and Irish descent
The Anglo-Irish played a key role in history.
sea between Great Britain and Ireland
The ferry crossed the Irish Sea to reach Dublin.
related to Northern Ireland or its culture
She enjoys Northern Irish music and dance.
splinter group from the Provisional IRA
The Real Irish Republican Army formed in 1997.
extinct giant deer with large antlers
The Irish elk roamed the plains during the Pleistocene.
the way words are written in Irish English
Irish English orthography uses unique spellings and rules.
autonomous dominion under British rule from 1922 to 1937
The Irish Free State was established in 1922.
Origin of Irish
Old English, Īras (the Irish) + -ish (belonging to)
Terms with Irish included in their meaning
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Irish sport
team sport played with sticks and a ball
sports
related to the Irish stick-and-ball sport
irish unity
believing Northern Ireland should join the Republic of Ireland
Irish dish
fast food dish with chicken, chips, and spices
acr: Irish Republican Army
organization seeking Irish independence
cuisine
traditional Irish meal of salted pork served with boiled cabbage
pub brew
irish reddish ale with strong malt taste
irish boy
boy or lad, often used in Ireland
accent
strong accent, especially Irish or Scottish
tradition
traditional Scottish or Irish social dance event
mythology
small elf in Irish folklore with hidden treasure
Irish girl
girl from Ireland
Irish food
bread roll with traditional breakfast fillings
Irish symbol
traditional Irish ring symbolizing love, loyalty, and friendship
drink
creamy cocktail with vodka, Irish cream, coffee liqueur
folklore
female spirit in Irish folklore whose wail predicts death
food
Irish dish with sausages, bacon, potatoes, and onions
Shelta
language spoken by some Irish Travellers
greetings
traditional Irish greeting
train control
railway signaller in British and Irish contexts
history
ship carrying Irish emigrants with high death rates
name
surname of Irish origin
crime
Irish murderer and body snatcher from the 19th century
film
age rating for movies in British and Irish contexts
Examples of Irish in a sentence
They celebrated with traditional Irish dancing. The Irish dictionary is quite comprehensive. She enjoys listening to Irish songs. The Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day with great enthusiasm. Many Irish have emigrated to the United States over the centuries. Irish is taught in many schools.
He speaks Irish fluently.
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- French:irlandais, Irlandais, ...
- German:irisch, Iren, ...
- Italian:irlandese, irlandesi, ...
- Spanish:irlandés, irlandeses, ...
- Portuguese:irlandês, irlandeses, ...
- Chinese:爱尔兰的, 爱尔兰人, ...
- Japanese:アイルランドの, アイルランド人, ...
- Arabic:إيرْلَنْدِيّ, إيرلنديون, ...
- Hebrew:אִירִי, אִירִית, ...
- Russian:ирландский, ирландцы, ...
- Ukrainian:ірландський, ірландець, ...
- Hindi:आयरिश, ...
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