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currach

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈkʌɹə/
  • UK: /ˈkʌɹəx/
  • homophone: Curragh

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noun

Meaning 1

An Irish boat, constructed like a coracle, and originally the same shape; now a boat of similar construction but conventional shape and large enough to be operated by up to eight oars.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: nautical, transport

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Irish curach, corrach, from Proto-Celtic *korukos (“boat”).