Irish

Definition of Irish

I`rish´

a.

1.

Of or pertaining to Ireland or to its inhabitants; produced in Ireland.

Irish elk
(Zool.) See under Elk.

Irish moss
a -	(Bot.) Carrageen
b -	A preparation of the same made into a blanc mange.

Irish poplin
See Poplin.

Irish potato
the ordinary white potato, so called because it is a favorite article of food in Ireland.

Irish reef
(Naut.) the head of a sail tied up.

Irish stew
meat, potatoes, and onions, cut in small pieces and stewed.

n. sing. &

1.

The natives or inhabitants of Ireland, esp. the Celtic natives or their descendants.

2.

The language of the Irish; also called Irish Gaelic or the Hiberno-Celtic.

3.

An old game resembling backgammon.

get one's Irish up
to become angry.

Related Words

Emerald Isle, Hibernia, Ireland

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