Standard Lemma guide

Macha

adj · name · noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • /mətʃaː/
  • CMU ARPABET: M AE1 CH AH0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

macho

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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2

name

Meaning 2

The wife of Nemed. She died only twelve days after arriving in Ireland.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Irish

Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

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3

name

Meaning 3

Macha of the Tuatha Dé Danann who is the daughter of Ernmas and sister of Mórrígan.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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4

noun

Meaning 4

best friend

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, slang

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bro

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish macha or formed by analogy from English macho.

Transliteration of Tamil மச்சான் (maccāṉ)

Real reading context

Macha in complete knowledge articles