"slane" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /sleɪn/, /slɑːn/ Forms: slanes [plural]
Rhymes: -eɪn Etymology: Borrowed from Irish sleán, sleaghán. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ga|sleán}} Irish sleán, {{m|ga|sleaghán}} sleaghán Head templates: {{en-noun}} slane (plural slanes)
  1. (Ireland) A one-eared spade for cutting turf or peat, consisting of an iron flat-bladed head and a long wooden shaft. Tags: Ireland Synonyms: slean
    Sense id: en-slane-en-noun-9QduPZfp Categories (other): Irish English

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