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Ireland
noun /ˈaɾlənd,ˈaɪrlənd,ˈaɪə.lənd,ˈaɪɚ.lənd/
a) A large island in northwest Europe.
b) A country occupying the majority-area of the island of Ireland (Northern Ireland is in the north-east). Also known as the Republic of Ireland, in order to distinguish it from the island.
Syn: Emerald Isle, Eire
See Also: Irish

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