Irish
UK: ˈaɪ.rɪʃ | US: ˈaɪ.rɪʃ
adj. relating to Ireland, its people, or the Irish language
n. (plural Irish) the people of Ireland
n. the Celtic language of Ireland (also called Irish Gaelic)
Irish = Ire<Ireland> + ish<adjective suffix>
- Ire: Derived from Middle English Ire, from Old English Īras ("the Irish"), from Old Norse Írar, ultimately from Old Irish Ériu (the name of a goddess and poetic name for Ireland).
- ish: A suffix forming adjectives, meaning "belonging to" or "having the characteristics of," from Old English -isc.
Etymology Origin:
The word Irish traces back to the Old Irish Ériu, the name of a sovereignty goddess in Celtic mythology and the poetic personification of Ireland. The suffix -ish was added in Old English to denote origin or affiliation, creating Īrisċ ("of the Irish"). Over time, the spelling evolved to Irish, retaining its core meaning tied to Ireland and its people.
She loves listening to traditional Irish music.
The Irish are known for their rich literary heritage.
He is studying Irish to connect with his ancestry.
Irish coffee combines whiskey, coffee, and cream.
The Irish landscape is famous for its lush greenery.