"goodnight Irene" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Audio: en-au-goodnight Irene.ogg
Etymology: From the blues/folk song Goodnight Irene first popularized by Huddie "Leadbelly" Ledbetter. Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} goodnight Irene
  1. (idiomatic) An involuntary departure. Wikipedia link: Goodnight Irene, Leadbelly Tags: idiomatic Synonyms: good night, Irene, good night Irene, goodnight, Irene Related terms: goodnight Vienna

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