Limerick

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See also: limerick

English

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Etymology

Anglicized form of Irish Luimneach.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɪm(ə)ɹɪk/
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Proper noun

Limerick (countable and uncountable, plural Limericks)

  1. A county of Ireland.
  2. A city in County Limerick.
  3. A habitational surname from Irish.

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Statistics

  • According to the 2010 United States Census, Limerick is the 38582nd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 573 individuals. Limerick is most common among White (81.68%) and Black/African American (13.09%) individuals.

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German

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Etymology

Borrowed from English Limerick.

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Limerick n (proper noun, genitive Limericks or (optionally with an article) Limerick)

  1. Limerick (a county of Ireland)
  2. Limerick (a city in County Limerick, Ireland)

Polish

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Limerick

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from English Limerick, from Irish Luimneach. Doublet of limeryk.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /liˈmɛ.rik/
  • Rhymes: -ɛrik
  • Syllabification: Li‧me‧rick

Proper noun

Limerick m inan (indeclinable)

  1. Limerick (a city in County Limerick, Ireland)
  2. Limerick (a county of Ireland)
noun

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