(1779–1852), Irish poet and musician. He wrote patriotic and nostalgic songs set to Irish tunes, notably ‘The Harp that once through Tara's Halls’ and ‘The Minstrel Boy’, and is also known for the oriental romance Lalla Rookh (1817).
Definition of Moore, Thomas in US English:
Moore, Thomas
proper nounmʊ(ə)rmo͝or
(1779–1852), Irish poet and musician. He wrote patriotic and nostalgic songs set to Irish tunes.