Muileann gCearr

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Irish

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Etymology

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From Middle Irish Muilenn Cerr (literally crooked mill), attested in The Life of Colman Son of Luachan.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ən̪ˠ ˌmˠɪlʲən̪ˠ ˈɟɑːɾˠ/, /ənˠ ˌmˠɪlʲən̪ˠ ˈɟɑːɾˠ/ (the full name an Muileann gCearr with the definite article)

Proper noun

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an Muileann gCearr m (genitive an Mhuilinn Chearr)

  1. Mullingar (the county town of County Westmeath)