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curragh

noun cur·ragh \ˈkə-rə, -rəḵ\

Definition of CURRAGH

:  a usually large coracle used especially on the west coast of Ireland
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Variants of CURRAGH

cur·ragh or cur·rach \ˈkə-rə, -rəḵ\
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Origin of CURRAGH

Middle English currok, from Irish currach, curach
First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with CURRAGH

burrow, furrow, ore, thorough

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  1. curragh
  2. currack
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