ceilidh

pronunciation

How to pronounce ceilidh in British English: UK [ˈkeɪli]word uk audio image

How to pronounce ceilidh in American English: US [ˈkeli] word us audio image

  • Noun:
    an informal social gathering at which there is Scottish or Irish folk music and singing and folk dancing and story telling

Word Origin

ceilidh (n.)
1875, from Irish céilidhe, from Old Irish céle "companion," from PIE *kei-liyo-, from root *kei- "beloved, dear," primarily "to lie; bed, couch" (see cemetery).

Example

1. Photograph by jim richardson the scottish ceilidh ( pronounced kay-lee ) began as a gathering where people shared music and told stories .

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