curragh

noun

cur·ragh ˈkə-rə

-rəḵ

variants or currach

: a usually large coracle used especially on the west coast of Ireland

Etymology

Middle English currok, from Irish currach, curach

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of curragh was in the 15th century

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“Curragh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curragh. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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curragh

noun

cur·ragh ˈkə-rə(ḵ)

: coracle

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