home

Irish Loanwords

Given a definition, try to name these words of Irish origin.
The starting letter has been given to help.
Source: Wikipedia
Quiz by
Polen
Rate:
Last updated: February 24, 2026
You have not attempted this quiz yet.
More quiz info >>
First submittedFebruary 24, 2026
Times taken26
Average score38.9%
Report this quizReport
Quiz and answer stats >>
Shared scores >>
6:00
Enter answer here
0
 / 18 guessed
The quiz is paused. You have remaining.
Scoring
You scored / = %
This beats or equals % of test takers also scored 100%
The average score is
Your high score is
Your fastest time is
Keep scrolling down for answers and more stats ...
Hint
 
Answer
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
Save Your Stats
Your Next Quiz
Vocabulary by Language #1
Difficulty: hard. Name the languages that gave us these words.
Vocabulary by Language #2
Name the languages that gave us these words.
Ten Highest Ranking FIFA Countries by Year
Can you name the top ten highest-ranked men's national football teams for each of the last ten years?
The Great Vocabulary Letter Heist
For each definition, select the correct word from the four optio.. STOP THIEF! A thief has stolen one letter from each correct answer, making it harder for you to spot!
Comments
No comments yet
Copyright H Brothers Inc, 2008–2026
Contact Us | Go To Top | View Desktop Site | Site Map