Etymology

Sliabh Luachra

Today it means: A region of Ireland, straddling the county boundaries of Cork, Kerry, and Limerick, noted for its traditional music, poetry and dance. Full definition →

Irish Sliabh Luachra
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  1. Irish · borrowed fromSliabh Luachra
  2. English todaySliabh Luachra

From Irish Sliabh Luachra (literally “mountain of rushes”).

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