curragh

1 of 2

noun (1)

cur·​ragh ˈkə-rə  -rəḵ 

variants or currach

: a usually large coracle used especially on the west coast of Ireland

currack

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noun (2)

cur·​rack

variants or currach

ˈkə-rək  -rəḵ 

plural -s

Scottish

: a wicker pannier

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English currok, from Irish currach, curach

Noun (2)

modification of Scottish Gaelic curran

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

curragh

noun

cur·​ragh ˈkə-rə(ḵ) 

: coracle