Mooan

Manx

Etymology

From Old Irish Mumu, Muman.

Proper noun

Mooan f

  1. Munster (province of Ireland)

Usage notes
  • Always preceded by the definite article (Yn Vooan) when used outside of set phrases.

Synonyms

Mutation
Manx mutation
RadicalLenitionEclipsis
MooanVooanunchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every
possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References
  • “Mumu” in Dictionary of the Irish Language, Royal Irish Academy, 1913–76.

Further reading
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