ˈaɪərɪʃ adj. & n. --adj. of or relating to Ireland; of or like
its people. --n. 1
the Celtic language of Ireland. 2 (prec. by the; treated as pl.) the people of Ireland. øIrish bull =
BULL(3). Irish
coffee coffee
mixed with a
dash of
whisky and served with
cream on top. Irish
moss dried carrageen. Irish
Sea the sea
between England and Wales and Ireland. Irish stew a stew of
mutton,
potato, and
onion. Irish terrier a rough-haired
light reddish-brown
breed of terrier. [ME f. OE Iras the Irish]