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Irish Loanwords

Given a definition, try to name these words of Irish origin.
The starting letter has been given to help.
Source: Wikipedia
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Last updated: February 24, 2026
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First submittedFebruary 24, 2026
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A clover with three-lobed leaves
S
Shamrock
A small, mischievous sprite in Irish folklore; loves gold
L
Leprechaun
Fake, fraudulent, or untrustworthy
P
Phoney
A great amount
G/S
Galore / Slew
A lake or sea inlet
L
Lough
A person who takes part in rowdy behavior
H
Hooligan
A distilled drink; also called Irish moonshine
P
Poteen
A female spirit who heralds the death of a family member
B
Banshee
A fish with a pink-red underside
C
Char
An alcoholic drink made from fermented grain mash
W
Whiskey
A kind of poem that is three long and two short lines
L
Limerick
A rural, narrow, country road
B
Boreen
An edible red algae that grows on the North Atlantic/Pacific coasts
D
Dulse
An illegal bar or club serving alcohol
S
Shebeen
A wetland that accumulates peat and moss
B
Bog
A long, winding ridge of stratified gravel or sand
E
Esker
News, gossip, or entertainment
C
Craic
An Irish blood pudding
D
Drisheen
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