Claddagh

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proper noun

An area of Galway.

Less commonScrabble 16

Meanings

proper noun
  1. An area of Galway.
nounCladdagh (plural Claddaghs)

plural Claddaghs

  1. abbreviationellipsisEllipsis of Claddagh ring.

    The rings were golden Claddaghs with a garnet in the center. A Claddagh represented friendship, honor, and love.

    2010, Angelina Elias, Renata: The Beginning, page 274
    1 more example

    "You can't tell that the rings they're wearing are Claddaghs," Gerard said, "but they are." He handed the picture to Regan. "People don't really use the Claddagh rings as wedding bands anymore."

    2008, Carol Higgins Clark, Laced: A Regan Reilly Mystery, page 218

Synonyms & antonyms

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