Irish
noun
ˈī-rish 
1
plural in construction : natives or inhabitants of Ireland or their descendants especially when of Celtic speech or culture
2
a
: the Celtic language of Ireland especially as used since the later medieval period
b
: English spoken by the Irish
3
: irish whiskey
Irish adjective
Example Sentences
How many Irish are there in England?
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English *Īrisc, from Īras Irishmen, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish Ériu Ireland
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing Irish
Kids Definition
Irish 1 of 2
adjective
ˈīr-ish
: of or relating to Ireland, its people, or the Irish language
Irish
2 of 2noun
1
Irish plural : the people of Ireland
2
: a language of Ireland