Connemara

noun

Con·​ne·​ma·​ra ˌkä-nə-ˈmär-ə How to pronounce Connemara (audio)
ˌkȯ-
: any of a breed of hardy rugged ponies developed in Ireland

Word History

Etymology

Connemara, Ireland

First Known Use

circa 1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Connemara was circa 1952

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Cite this Entry

“Connemara.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Connemara. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Geographical Definition

Connemara

geographical name

Con·​ne·​ma·​ra ˌkä-nə-ˈmär-ə How to pronounce Connemara (audio)
district of Ireland in western Galway and bordering on the Atlantic

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