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Ireland
AH-eer-luhnd
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An island in northwestern Europe, and the country occupying most of it (distinct from Northern Ireland, part of the UK).
"They spent two weeks touring the west coast of Ireland."
"Ireland is known for its green countryside and traditional music."
How to Use Ireland
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe island and country west of Great Britain, home of the Irish.
Word Forms
Irelands plural
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Etymology
From Old English Īrland, from Īras ("Irishmen") plus land, ultimately tracing back to Old Irish Ériu, the native name for the island.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for Ireland
Leland
Iceland
Zeeland
homeland
Copeland
Moreland
Breeland
wasteland
Cleveland
Dixieland
Westmoreland
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