"Green, White and Gold" meaning in English

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Noun

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)
  1. (informal) The flag of the Republic of Ireland. Tags: informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Flags Categories (place): Ireland Related terms: Union Flag, Union Jack, Stars and Stripes, Star-Spangled Banner, tricolour

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