Claddagh ring

noun

A traditional Irish ring decorated with hands (representing friendship), a heart (love), and a crown (loyalty).

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nounCladdagh ring (plural Claddagh rings)

plural Claddagh rings

  1. A traditional Irish ring decorated with hands (representing friendship), a heart (love), and a crown (loyalty).

    Then looking about, he pulled a Claddagh ring from his finger and left it down on the table for a brief moment.

    2023, Elaine Feeney, How to Build a Boat, Vintage (2024), page 44

    Synonyms: Claddagh

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA traditional Irish ring decorated with hands (representing friendship), a heart (love), and a crown (loyalty).

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