Celtic
pronunciation
How to pronounce Celtic in British English:
UK [ˈkeltɪk]
How to pronounce Celtic in American English:
US [ˈkeltɪk]
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- Noun:
- a branch of the Indo-European languages that (judging from inscriptions and place names) was spread widely over Europe in the pre-Christian era
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- Adjective:
- relating to or characteristic of the Celts
Word Origin
- Celtic (adj.)
- also Keltic, 1650s, of archaeology or history, from French Celtique or Latin Celticus "pertaining to the Celts" (see Celt). In reference to languages, from 1707; of other qualities, 19c. The Boston basketball team was founded 1946. Celtic twilight is from Yeats's name for his collection of adapted Irish folk tales (1893).
Example
- 1. He left celtic for espanyol last summer but in february headed home to yokohama marinos and the j-league .
- 2. Samhain was the most important of the celtic fire festivals or holy days because it was the start of the new year .
- 3. The northern league stresses lombardy 's supposedly celtic heritage . Others point to links with the teutonic world , including a stint under the austrian empire .
- 4. Celtic 's best hope now is to emulate their city rivals in making worthwhile uefa cup progress in the new year ; they have a genuine opportunity of glory in that tournament at least .
- 5. One of the world 's bitterest sports rivalries , known collectively as the " old firm " because of the cash raked in by the team 's owners thanks to the rabid enmity of their fans , involves the two biggest scottish soccer clubs , celtic and rangers .