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
adjective
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The Princess of Wales was in a prominent position as Colonel of the Irish Guards, another Household Division regiment involved in the pageantry.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 14 June 2025
Despite losing the final game of the regular season to the arch-rival Michigan Wolverines, the Buckeyes were able to defeat the Tennessee Volunteers, Oregon Ducks, Texas Longhorns, and finally the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to win it all.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Or take one of several more strenuous trails which cut through the Irish Hills.
—AFAR Media, 13 June 2025
The Irish came out swinging, scoring twice in the first inning and adding another in the fourth for a 3-0 lead.
—Dave Wright, Twin Cities, 12 June 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 14 June 2025
Despite losing the final game of the regular season to the arch-rival Michigan Wolverines, the Buckeyes were able to defeat the Tennessee Volunteers, Oregon Ducks, Texas Longhorns, and finally the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to win it all.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Or take one of several more strenuous trails which cut through the Irish Hills.
—AFAR Media, 13 June 2025
The Irish came out swinging, scoring twice in the first inning and adding another in the fourth for a 3-0 lead.
—Dave Wright, Twin Cities, 12 June 2025
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“Irish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Irish. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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Irish
noun1
Irish plural
: the people of Ireland
2
: the Celtic language of Ireland
Irish
adjective
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