Claddagh is a proper noun denoting a traditional Irish ring, usually featuring a heart, hands, and a crown, symbolizing love, friendship, and loyalty. It also refers to the Irish town of Claddagh. As a loanword, it’s used mainly in contexts related to Irish culture, jewelry, and heritage. The pronunciation follows English phonotactics with a distinct initial cluster and a soft /d/ followed by a syllabic /ɪ/ in many speakers.
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