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wirra

Meaning of "wirra" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD WIRRA

Shortened from Irish Gaelic a Muire! O Mary! as invocation to the Virgin Mary.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF WIRRA

ˈwɪrə


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WIRRA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Wirra is an exclamation.
Exclamation is an expression or voice that reflects an emotion or exaltation.

WHAT DOES WIRRA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of wirra in the English dictionary

The definition of wirra in the dictionary is an exclamation of sorrow or deep concern.



WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WIRRA

aspirer · Barbera · capoeira · chara · desirer · Hegira · Hejira · Kythera · mangabeira · mirror · mirrored · moira · naira · palmyra · Pyrrha · satyra · sirrah · Syrah · tayra · wirrah

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WIRRA

wirer · wiretap · wiretapped · wiretapper · wiretapping · wirewalker · wireway · wirework · wireworker · wireworks · wireworm · wirier · wiriest · wirilda · wirily · wiriness · wiring · wirrah · Wirral · wiry

WORDS THAT END LIKE WIRRA

Andorra · barra · Burra · Camorra · Canberra · durra · Illawarra · kookaburra · marra · mojarra · Navarra · orra · parra · Principat d´Andorra · serra · sierra · surra · terra · verra · viverra

Synonyms and antonyms of wirra in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «wirra» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF WIRRA

Find out the translation of wirra to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of wirra from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «wirra» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

wirra
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

Wirra
570 millions of speakers
en

English

wirra
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

wirra
380 millions of speakers
ar

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wirra
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

Вирра
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

Wirra
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

wirra
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

Wirra
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Wirra
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Wirra
180 millions of speakers
ja

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wirra
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

wirra
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Wirra
85 millions of speakers
vi

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wirra
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

wirra
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

Wirra
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

Wirra
70 millions of speakers
it

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Wirra
65 millions of speakers
pl

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wirra
50 millions of speakers
uk

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Вірріх
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

wirra
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

wirra
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wirra
14 millions of speakers
sv

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Wirra
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Wirra
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of wirra

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WIRRA»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of wirra
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «wirra».

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about wirra

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WIRRA»

Discover the use of wirra in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wirra and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Card Drawing; the Half Sir, and Suil Dhuv the Coiner
Gerald Griffin. variety of its intonation the drowsy rise and fall of the hum of summer bees, a simple and plaintive air, the words of which, rude as they were, we will venture to transcribe. !. The mie-na-n'iallah'I now is past,' 0 wirra-sthru!
Gerald Griffin, 1857
2
Tales of the Munster festivals, by the author of 'Holland-tide'.
And I must leave my home at last, 0 wirra-sthru ! O wirra-sthru ! 1 look into my father's eyes — I hear my mother's parting sighs— Ah, fool to pine for other ties— O wirra-sthru ! 0 wirra-sthru I ii. This evening they must sit alone, 0 wirra-sthru !
Gerald Griffin, 1857
3
The Poetical Works of Gerald Griffin
I look into my father's eyes, I hear my mother's parting sighsAh! fool to pine for other tiesOh, wirra-sthrul oh, wirra-sthru! II. This evening they must sit alone, Oh, wirra-sthru! oh, wirra-sthru ! They'll talk of me when I am gone, Oh, wirra-sthrul oh,  ...
Gerald Griffin, 1854
4
The Poetical and Dramatic Works of G. G.
I look into my father's eyes, I hear my mother's parting sighs— Ahl fool to pine for other ties— Oh, wirra-sthrul .oh, wirra-sthrul II. This evening they must sit alone, Oh, wirra-sthrul oh, wirra-sthru! They'll talk of me when I am gone, Oh, wirra-sthrul  ...
Gerald Griffin, 1857
5
Griffin's Works
I. The mie-na-mallah' now is past, 0 wirra-sthru I O wirra-sthru ! And I must leave my home at last, O wirra- sthrul O wirra-sthrul I look into my father': eyes, I hear my mother's parting sighsA fool to pine for other tiesO wirra-sthrut O wirra-sthru l 11 ...
Gerald Griffin, 1842
6
Christian Examiner
O wirra-sthru ! t And I must leave my home at last, O wirra-sthru ! O wirra-sthru ! I look into my father's eyes, I hear my mother's parting sighs, — Ah ! to pine for other ties : O wirra-sthru ! O wirra-ethru ! II. This evening they must sit alone, ...
‎1865
7
The Christian Examiner
O wirra-sthru ! t And I must leave my home at last,. O wirra-sthru ! O wirra-sthru ! I look into my father's eyes, I hear my mother's parting sighs, — Ah I to pine for other ties : 0 wirra-sthru ! O wirra-athru ! n. This evening they must sit alone, ...
‎1865
8
Tales of the Munster Festivals: Containing Card-drawing, The ...
And I must leave my home at last, O wirra-sthru! O wirra-sthru ! I look into my father's eyes, I hear my mother's parting sighs — A fool to pine for other ties — O wirra-sthru ! O wirra-sthru! II. This evening they must sit alone, O wirra-sthru !
Gerald Griffin, 1827
9
Gunnedah Hero
Wirra was angry. 'That's it!' shriekedKate in reply. The yellingwas followed by the slam of the front door and the sound of a vehicle starting up on the drive. The car roared off and a few minutes later Wirra appeared in the doorway of Gunnie's ...
Clancy Tucker, 2011
10
Wine Atlas of Australia
... 20 years as winemaker at Wirra Wirra (and elsewhere) lanky and personable Ben Riggs decided to establish his own business. His major activity is as a consultant winemaker here and overseas, sourcing grapes for and making commercial ...
James Halliday, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WIRRA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term wirra is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Matthew Woodward cantilevers pavilion over a natural dam
Named Wirra Willa Pavilion, it takes its name from the Australian indigenous word wirrawilla, which means green tree. Wirra Willa Pavilion by Matthew ... «Dezeen, Jun 15»
2
Bioclimatica e materiali naturali per il Wirra Willa Pavilion
Il Wirra Willa Pavilion è il progetto di bioclimatica dell'architetto Matthew Woodward per la tenuta di famiglia. Materiali locali e forme semplici per valorizzare il ... «Rinnovabili, Jun 15»
3
The Semillon story: from Bordeaux to KI
He moved to Petaluma, whose Croser-Jordan team introduced him to Wirra. Infatuated with Kangaroo Island's viticultural potential, he eventually bought a big ... «InDaily, Apr 15»
4
Authorities investigate Mt Lofty house fire
Neighbours to the Wirra Wirra St home alerted emergency crews to the fire about 11am after noticing smoke coming from the house. Toowoomba acting station ... «Toowoomba Chronicle, Apr 15»
5
Ashton Hills Vineyard in the Adelaide Hills sold
McLaren Vale winery Wirra Wirra has acquired the boutique Ashton Hills Vineyard in the Adelaide Hills. The 3 hectare vineyard produces grapes for pinot noir ... «Property Observer, Apr 15»
6
Wirra Wirra acquires Adelaide Hills producer Ashton Hills
McLaren Vale winery Wirra Wirra has made a significant foray into cool-climate Adelaide Hills with the acquisition of prime Pinot Noir producer Ashton Hills. «decanter.com, Apr 15»
7
Wirra Wirra confirms new brand for its portfolio
According to Wirra Wirra international sales manager, Sam Temme (pictured), the new unnamed sub-brand of varietal-focused wines is designed to capitalise ... «The Shout, Mar 15»
8
A toast to touring and tasting in McLaren Vale
Wirra Wirra is an Aboriginal word for "among the gums". Enjoying wines under the gums makes a pleasant change from the surrounding countryside dominated ... «The Sunshine Coast Daily, Feb 15»
9
McLaren Vale Vintage 2015 Bell Ringing Ceremony
Andrew Kay, CEO and managing director of Wirra Wirra Vineyards, spoke at the 2015 Bell Ringing Ceremony and introduced the Bushing Kings. Photo: Ben ... «The Times, Feb 15»
10
Jeremy Rockett takes over Marblehead
... agencies including Quinta do Noval port, Jackson Estate from New Zealand, Wirra Wirra from South Australia, Undurraga from Chile and Champagne Deutz. «Offlicence News, Jan 15»
REFERENCE
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