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English
Etymology
Probably Old Irish fo- (“under”) + mor, mur (“ocean”).
Noun
Fomorian (plural Fomorians)
- (Irish mythology, mythology) A member of the semi-divine race that were said to have inhabited Ireland in ancient times.
Translations
Adjective
Fomorian (not comparable)
- (Irish mythology) Of or relating to the race of semi-divine creatures said to have inhabited Ireland in ancient times.