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Aran Islands

geographical name

Ar·​an Islands ˈer-ən How to pronounce Aran Islands (audio)
ˈa-rən
islands of western Ireland in the Atlantic off the coast of the county of Galway; largest island Inishmore

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“Aran Islands.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aran%20Islands. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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