"Cú Roí" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˌkuː ˈɹɔɪ/
Etymology: The first element is apparently cú (“hound”); the second probably means "battlefield", making the whole term "hound of the battlefield". Etymology templates: {{m|ga|cú||hound}} cú (“hound”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} Cú Roí
  1. (Irish mythology) A king of Munster and sorcerer who was killed by Cúchulainn and avenged by his son, Lugaid mac Con Roí, who was subsequently killed by Conall the Victorious. Wikipedia link: Cú Roí Tags: Irish Categories (topical): Irish mythology
    Sense id: en-Cú_Roí-en-name-GAKZSbMQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

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