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Celtic

cel·tic

UK/ˈkɛltɪk/ US/ˈsɛltɪk/ uncommon
adjective (1) noun (1)

adjective

1.

relating to or characteristic of the Celts

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noun

1.

a branch of the Indo-European languages that (judging from inscriptions and place names) was spread widely over Europe in the pre-Christian era

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Origin

Borrowed from French celtique or Latin celticus, equivalent to Celt + -ic. First attested in the 17th century.

Phrases

  • Celtic curse
  • Celtic knot
  • Celtic punk
  • Celtic rock
  • Celtic Sea

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