I·rish a. Of or pertaining to Ireland or to its inhabitants; produced in Ireland.
Irish elk. Zool. See under Elk.
Irish moss. (a) Bot. Carrageen. (b) A preparation of the same made into a blanc mange.
Irish poplin. See Poplin.
Irish potato, the ordinary white potato, so called because it is a favorite article of food in Ireland.
Irish reef, or Irishman's reef Naut., the head of a sail tied up.
Irish stew, meat, potatoes, and onions, cut in small pieces and stewed.
I·rish·man n.; pl. Irishmen A man born in Ireland or of the Irish race; an Hibernian.
Irishman's hurricane Naut., a dead calm.
Irishman's reef. Naut. See Irish reef, under Irish, a.
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