osprey in Irish

osprey in Irish is coirneach, iascaire coirneach — osprey means a large fish-eating bird of prey with a white underside and long, narrow wings, found on coastlines and near lakes worldwide.

osprey in Irish

coirneach

noun

A bird of prey of genus Pandion that feeds on fish and has white underparts and long, narrow wings each ending in four finger-like extensions.

iascaire coirneach

noun

A bird of prey of genus Pandion that feeds on fish and has white underparts and long, narrow wings each ending in four finger-like extensions.

What does "osprey" mean?

noun A large fish-eating bird of prey with a white underside and long, narrow wings, found on coastlines and near lakes worldwide.
"The osprey plunged feet-first into the river and came up gripping a trout."
noun An ornamental feather, especially one used in old-fashioned hat-making (an aigrette).
"Victorian milliners once prized ospreys for decorating fashionable hats."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

osprey in a sentence

The osprey plunged feet-first into the river and came up gripping a trout.
A pair of ospreys built their nest on top of the old telegraph pole.
Victorian milliners once prized ospreys for decorating fashionable hats.

Common Irish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "osprey" in Irish?

"osprey" in Irish is coirneach, iascaire coirneach. osprey means: A large fish-eating bird of prey with a white underside and long, narrow wings, found on coastlines and near lakes worldwide.

How do you use "osprey" in a sentence?

Example: "The osprey plunged feet-first into the river and came up gripping a trout." In Irish, "osprey" is coirneach, iascaire coirneach.

Are there other ways to say "osprey" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "osprey": coirneach, iascaire coirneach.

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