irvine

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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Pronunciation

/ˈɜɹvɪn/

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/ˈɜɹvɪn/ · /ˈɜɹvaɪn/ · /ˈɜːvɪn/

Definition of irvine

10 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

name

(countable, uncountable)A river in Ayrshire, Scotland, which flows into the Firth of Clyde near the town of Irvine.

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name

(countable, uncountable)A river in Ayrshire, Scotland, which flows into the Firth of Clyde near the town of Irvine.
(countable, uncountable)A town in North Ayrshire council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NS3238).
(countable, uncountable)A hamlet in Alberta, Canada.
(countable, uncountable)A place in the United States:

“The relocation is part of Yum’s broader plans to have just two US headquarters for its restaurants, which also includes Irvine, California-based Taco Bell and Habit Burger. Combining KFC’s offices with Pizza Hut in Plano will “foster greater collaboration among brands and employees,” the company said in a press release.”
(countable, uncountable)A place in the United States:
(countable, uncountable)A place in the United States:
(countable, uncountable)A place in the United States:
(countable, uncountable)A place in the United States:
(countable, uncountable)A surname from Scottish Gaelic derived from the place name.
(countable, uncountable)A male given name transferred from the surname.

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Probably from Celtic words cognate with Welsh ir, yr (“green, fresh”) + afon (“water”).

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