clare

n. a county in the west of Ireland known for its music and beautiful cliffs.

n. a county located in the Mid-West Region of Ireland, within the province of Munster.

“We spent our summer holiday hiking along the coast of Clare.”

“The traditional music scene in Clare remains a significant draw for tourists visiting the west of Ireland.”

n. a common first name for a woman, or a family name.

n. a given name of Latin origin meaning 'clear' or 'bright', also appearing as a surname.

“Clare is coming over for dinner this evening.”

“The author John Clare is best remembered for his evocative poetry concerning the English countryside and his observations of nature.”

n. a short way to say Clare College, which is part of Cambridge University.

n. an elliptical reference to Clare College, the second-oldest surviving college of the University of Cambridge.

“He studied history at Clare during the nineties.”

“The gardens at Clare are widely considered to be among the most picturesque in the entire university system.”

British English · Informal

n. a nun who belongs to the Order of Saint Clare.

n. a member of the Order of Saint Clare, an enclosed contemplative religious order for women in the Catholic Church.

“The convent was home to a small group of Clares who lived very simply.”

“The spirituality of the Clares is rooted in the Franciscan tradition of poverty and communal prayer.”

Formal · Technical