Erin
/ˈɛɹɪn/
Erin proper noun: ireland.

Proper noun
Erin
- Ireland.
- Synonyms:
- Hibernia
- A female personification of Ireland, in the manner of Britannia.
- Crest of the D.N.G.R. [Dundalk, Newry & Greenore Railway]. The figures represent Britannia and Erin1952 March, “Dundalk, Newry & Greenore Closing”, in Railway Magazine, page 156, image caption
- Synonyms:
- Hibernia
- A town in Ontario.
- A town in Wisconsin.
- A town in Chemung County, New York.
- A city, the county seat of Houston County, Tennessee.
- An unincorporated community in Texas.
- A female or male given name, in use since the mid-20th century, used in honor of Ireland.
Synonyms of Erin
Origin of Erin
Anglicisation of Irish Éirinn (dative singular and dialectal nominative singular of Éire (“Ireland”)).
Words formed from Erin
Phrases with Erin
Words that rhyme with Erin
Questions about Erin
- What does Erin mean?
- Erin means ireland.
- What part of speech is Erin?
- Erin is a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce Erin?
- Erin is pronounced /ˈɛɹɪn/.
Words near Erin in the dictionary
Source and license
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