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adj
Of or relating to the race of semi-divine creatures said to have inhabited Ireland in ancient times.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Irish, not-comparable
Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A member of the semi-divine race that were said to have inhabited Ireland in ancient times.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Irish
Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences
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noun
one of a group of Celtic sea demons sometimes associated with the hostile power of nature
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Fomor
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: Celtic deity
History
Probably Old Irish fo- (“under”) + mor, mur (“ocean”).
Across languages
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
