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- [kuhr-uh kh, kuhr-uh]
- /ˈkʌr əx, ˈkʌr ə/
- /kˈʌratʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuhr-uh kh, kuhr-uh]
- /ˈkʌr əx, ˈkʌr ə/
Definitions of currach word
- abbreviation CURRACH coracle 3
- noun currach a coracle. 1
- noun currach (nautical) An Irish boat, constructed like a coracle, and originally the same shape; now a boat of similar construction but conventional shape and large enough to be operated by up to eight oars. 1
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Origin of currach
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English currok < Scots Gaelic curach, Irish currach boat; cf. coracle
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Parts of speech for Currach
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currach popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
currach usage trend in Literature
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- what is a currach?
- how to build a currach?
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