Fomorian

English

Etymology

Probably Old Irish fo- 'under' + mor, mur 'ocean'.

Noun

Fomorian (plural Fomorians)

(Irish mythology) A member of the semi-divine race that were said to have inhabited Ireland in ancient times.

Translations

mythological race

Irish: fomhórach m
Old Irish: fomóir
Italian: Fomoro m
Turkish: Fomor

Adjective

Fomorian (not comparable)

(Irish mythology) Of or relating to the race of semi-divine creatures said to have inhabited Ireland in ancient times.

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