"Imbolg" meaning in English

See Imbolg in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Imbolg
  1. Alternative form of Imbolc Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Imbolc
    Sense id: en-Imbolg-en-name-7ogWOKcp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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