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Celtic
[ kel-tik, sel- ]
noun
- a branch of the Indo-European family of languages, including especially Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, and Breton, which survive now in Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, Wales, and Brittany. : Celt, Celt.
adjective
- of the Celts or their languages.
Celtic
/ ˈsɛl-; ˈsɛl-; ˈkɛltɪk; ˈkɛltɪˌsɪzəm /
noun
- a branch of the Indo-European family of languages that includes Gaelic, Welsh, and Breton, still spoken in parts of Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and Brittany. Modern Celtic is divided into the Brythonic (southern) and Goidelic (northern) groups
adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of the Celts or the Celtic languages
Derived Forms
- Celticism, noun
- ˈپ, noun
- ˈپ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ··· adverb
- ԴDz-· adjective
- -· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of Celtic1
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Example Sentences
The Celtics will face either the New York Knicks or the Detroit Pistons in the next round.
For so much of this campaign, it has been a case of when, not if, Celtic would clinch a 13th title in 14 seasons, such is there utter domestic dominance.
were the key games in Celtic's title triumph?
Villa are desperate for more more big European nights under the floodlights after memorable wins over the likes of Bayern Munich, Bologna and Celtic.
Only five league fixtures remain as their city rivals Celtic prepare to clinch a 55th title and very possibly a ninth treble.
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