Green, White and Gold in English

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Etymology: From the 19th century, to describe an earlier flag that incorporated a golden harp. The term is still used informally even though the modern Irish flag is green, white and orange. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|def=1|head=Green, White and Gold}} the Green, White and Gold (uncountable)

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"Green, White and Gold" meaning in English

Noun