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ceilidh

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cei·lidh  (kl)
n.
An Irish or Scottish social gathering with traditional music, dancing, and storytelling.

[Irish Gaelic céilidhe, from Old Irish célide, visit, from céle, companion; see kei-1 in Indo-European roots.]

ceilidh [ˈkeɪlɪ]
n
(esp in Scotland and Ireland) an informal social gathering with folk music, singing, dancing, and storytelling
[from Gaelic]
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Noun1.ceilidh - an informal social gathering at which there is Scottish or Irish folk music and singing and folk dancing and story telling
party - an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment; "he planned a party to celebrate Bastille Day"
Emerald Isle, Hibernia, Ireland - an island comprising the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
Scotland - one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
Translations
ceilidh [ˈkeɪli] nbal m folklorique écossais (or irlandais)


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uk The evening includes a caller to guide people through the ceilidh dances.
Although many cover bands may include a little bit of Ceilidh music or Jazz, they do not tend to specialize in these genres.
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