"uilleann piper" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: uilleann pipers [plural]
Etymology: Partial calque of Irish píobairí uilleann, or from uilleann pipes. Etymology templates: {{partial translation|en|ga|píobairí uilleann}} Partial calque of Irish píobairí uilleann Head templates: {{en-noun}} uilleann piper (plural uilleann pipers)
  1. One who plays uilleann pipes. Categories (topical): Musicians, People
    Sense id: en-uilleann_piper-en-noun-nC2EenBu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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