Irish

Irish

noun \ˈī-rish\

Definition of IRISH

1

plural in construction : natives or inhabitants of Ireland or their descendants especially when of Celtic speech or culture

2

a : the Celtic language of Ireland especially as used since the later medieval period b : English spoken by the Irish

3

: irish whiskey

— Irish adjective

Examples of IRISH

1. How many Irish are there in England?

Origin of IRISH

Middle English, from Old English *Īrisc, from Īras Irishmen, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish Ériu Ireland

First Known Use: 13th century

Rhymes with IRISH

squirish