"Corrib" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: It is connected with the legend of Manannán mac Lir whose distinguishing feature was the corrbolg (crane bag), the most likely source of Corrib. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Corrib
  1. A river and lough in County Galway, Ireland. Categories (place): Places in County Galway, Ireland, Places in Ireland, Rivers in County Galway, Ireland, Rivers in Ireland
    Sense id: en-Corrib-en-name-t2VZkksg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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