roisín

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See also: Roisin, róisín, and Róisín

Irish

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Etymology 1

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From Old French résine, from Latin resīna.

Noun

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roisín m (genitive singular roisín)

  1. resin
  2. (biblical) balm
  3. rosin
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Etymology 2

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Noun

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roisín m (genitive singular roisín, nominative plural roisíní)

  1. Alternative form of raisín (ration; (workman’s) luncheon; refection, snack)
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  • Yola: risheen, rusheen

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