Phrase guide

uilleann pipes

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

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  • /ˈɪl.ən ˌpaɪps/
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noun

Meaning 1

The bagpipes of Ireland, which have a bellows strapped around the wrist and arm to inflate the bag rather than the player blowing to do so.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-normally

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History

Etymology

Partial calque of Irish píb uilleann, literally "elbow pipe".

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: irské dudy — bagpipes of Ireland
  • Finnish: irlantilainen säkkipilli — bagpipes of Ireland
  • Irish: píb uilleann — bagpipes of Ireland
  • Russian: ирландская волынка (irlandskaja volynka) — bagpipes of Ireland
  • Scottish Gaelic: pìob-shionnaich — bagpipes of Ireland
  • Scottish Gaelic: pìob-uilne — bagpipes of Ireland
  • Spanish: gaita irlandesa — bagpipes of Ireland