Achill

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from Irish Acaill.

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Achill

  1. An island in County Mayo, the largest of the Irish isles.
    • 2023 August 5, Lauren Murphy, quoting Graham Sweeney, “Sounds of Achill”, in Irish Independent Magazine, page 11:
      He admits that, as a project, “it's a bit niche, but I think anybody who's been here develops a massive grá for Achill. […] ”

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Proper noun

Achill m (proper noun, strong, genitive Achills, plural Achille or Achills)

  1. (Greek mythology) Achilles; alternative form of Achilleus
  2. a male given name from Ancient Greek, of rare usage
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