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limerick
noun
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Word History
Limerick, Ireland
1895, in the meaning defined above
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“Limerick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limerick. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
limerick
nounGeographical Definition
Limerick
geographical name
Note: The city of Limerick is the capital of the county of Limerick.
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