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tyrone

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˌtaɪˈɹoʊn// ty·rone

n. a county in Northern Ireland. It is one of the six counties that make up the country and is known for its beautiful green hills and history.

n. one of the six traditional counties of Northern Ireland, located in the province of Ulster. When used as a proper name, it refers to the largest of these counties by land area.


SIMPLE

My family lives in a small village in Tyrone.

CONTEXTUAL

The Sperrin Mountains stretch across the northern part of Tyrone, offering some of the most scenic hiking trails in the region.

COMPLEX

Historically, the Earldom of Tyrone was a significant power base for the O'Neill dynasty, playing a central role in the Gaelic resistance against English expansion during the Tudor period.

Origin

From Irish Tír Eoghain (literally “land of Eoghan”).

Usage

Capitalised as a proper noun; typically used without an article unless referring to a specific sports team ('the Tyrone team').

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