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ceilidh

/ˈkeɪli/

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What does ceilidh mean?

noun

  1. An informal social gathering, especially one where traditional Irish or Scottish folk music is played, with dancing and storytelling.
  2. Ellipsis of ceilidh dance.

verb

  1. To attend a ceilidh (noun sense 1).
More meanings (1)

verb

  1. To dance a ceilidh dance.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈkeɪli/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˈkeɪli.ən/
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