"agra" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /əˈɡɹɑː/ [UK] Forms: a ghrá [alternative], agrah [alternative]
Etymology: From Irish a (vocative particle) + lenited form of grá (“love”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|ga|a}} Irish a Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} agra (uncountable)
  1. (Ireland) Dear, darling (as a term of endearment). Tags: Ireland, uncountable

Alternative forms

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