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单词 Irish
释义

Irish

noun

ˈī-rish How to pronounce Irish (audio)
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

Kids Definition

Irish 1 of 2

adjective

ˈīr-ish How to pronounce Irish (audio)
: of or relating to Ireland, its people, or the Irish language

Irish

2 of 2

noun

1
Irish plural : the people of Ireland
2
: a language of Ireland
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