Irish \I"rish\, a. [AS. ?risc, fr. ?ras the Irish. Cf. Aryan, Erse.]

Of or pertaining to Ireland or to its inhabitants; produced in Ireland.

Irish elk. (Zo["o]l.) See under Elk.

Irish moss.
   (a) (Bot.) Carrageen.
   (b) A preparation of the same made into a blanc mange.

Irish poplin. See Poplin.

Irish potato, the ordinary white potato, so called because it is a favorite article of food in Ireland.

Irish reef, or Irishman's reef (Naut.), the head of a sail tied up.

Irish stew, meat, potatoes, and onions, cut in small pieces and stewed.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Irish \I*rish"\, n. sing. & pl.

1. pl. The natives or inhabitants of Ireland, esp. the Celtic natives or their descendants.

2. The language of the Irish; the Hiberno-Celtic.

3. An old game resembling backgammon.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)