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camogie

|ca/mo/gie|

B2

🇺🇸

/kəˈmoʊɡi/

🇬🇧

/kəˈməʊɡi/

women's hurling

Etymology
Etymology Information

'camogie' originates from Irish, specifically the word 'camógaíocht', where 'camóg' meant 'small stick'.

Historical Evolution

'camógaíocht' transformed into the modern English word 'camogie'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a game played with a small stick', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an Irish team sport played by women'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

an Irish team sport played by women, similar to hurling, using a small ball and a curved stick.

She has been playing camogie since she was 10 years old.

Synonyms

hurling (female version)

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41