Hibernia
pronunciation
How to pronounce Hibernia in British English: UK [haiˈbə:njə]
How to pronounce Hibernia in American English: US [haɪˈbɚniə]
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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).