"amadan" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: amadans [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Irish amadán. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ga|amadán}} Irish amadán Head templates: {{en-noun}} amadan (plural amadans)
  1. (dialect, Ireland) fool, loony, idiot Tags: Ireland, dialectal Categories (topical): People Synonyms: omadhaun

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