Hibernia

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    an island comprising the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

Word Origin

Hibernia
Roman name for Ireland, from Old Celtic *Iveriu "Ireland" (see Irish). Form altered in Latin as though it meant "land of winter" (see hibernation).