English words of Gaelic origin - Statistics

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Hint Answer % Correct
Figure in Irish folklore, particularly associated with having pots of gold at the end of the rainbow(L, 10) Leprechaun
92%
A spirit from Irish folklore whose wailing warns of impending death(B, 7) Banshee
91%
Marsh or swamp(B, 3) Bog
91%
Informal name for a member of the UK Conservative Party(T, 4) Tory
91%
A group defined by family ties, particularly associated with Scotland (C, 4) Clan
90%
A type of clover symbolic of Ireland(S, 8) Shamrock
88%
A type of liquor made from grain mash(W, 6/7) Whiskey
86%
An article of clothing covering the legs(T, 8) Trousers
74%
A distinctive phrase, frequently used in advertising(S, 6) Slogan
67%
Very small pieces. Break into ______(S, 11) Smithereens
63%
A narrow valley(G, 4) Glen
59%
A low-heeled type of shoe with ornamental perforations(B, 6) Brogue
35%
Chaotic commotion, loud din(H, 6) Hubbub
33%
In abundance, aplenty.(G, 6) Galore
29%
Mournful wailing(K, 7) Keening
28%
An elongated hill left by a glacier(D, 7) Drumlin
13%
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