Irish /īˈrish/

1. Relating to, produced in, derived from, or characteristic of, Ireland
2. Self-contradictory, ludicrously inconsistent (as Irish thought and speech is traditionally supposed to be; offensive)

1. The Celtic language of Ireland
2. An Irish commodity, esp whiskey
3. (as pl) the natives or people of Ireland
4. Fiery temper, passion, as in get one's Irish up (derogatory)

Iˈrisher noun (now chiefly US; often slightly contemptuous)

An Irishman

Iˈrishism noun

An Irish phrase, idiom or characteristic, esp an apparently nonsensical one (also (non-standard) Iˈricism)

Iˈrishman or Iˈrishwoman noun

A native of Ireland

Iˈrishness noun

The qualities or characteristics of Ireland or the Irish

Iˈrishry noun

The people of Ireland collectively

Irish bridge noun

A ford or water splash treated so as to be permanent

Irish car noun

A lightweight horse-drawn buggy

Irish coffee noun

A beverage made of sweetened coffee and Irish whiskey and topped with cream

Irish elk see under elk

Irish Guards plural noun

A regiment formed in 1900 to represent Ireland in the Foot Guards

Irish moss noun

Carrageen

Irish Republican Army noun

A militant organization seeking to bring about union between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, and independence from Britain

Irish setter noun

A breed of setter developed in Ireland, having a long brownish-red coat

Irish stew noun

Stewed mutton, onions and potatoes

Irish terrier noun

A breed of dog with rough, wiry, reddish-brown coat

Irish wolfhound noun

A large breed of dog, typically having a shaggy grey coat

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