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Celticism

Celt·i·cism [ sélti sìzzəm, kélti sìzzəm ] (plural Celt·i·cisms)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. Celtic word: a word or idiom of Celtic origin that has become naturalized in another language. In English, examples include "plaid" from Scottish Gaelic, "leprechaun" from Irish Gaelic.

2. Celtic tradition: a custom or belief of Celtic origin

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