Donnybrook
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A quiet area in Dublin with houses, parks, and cafes
- proper noun
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Donnybrook
- May the 17 holy men of Donnybrook reward you in heaven.
Examples
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After breakfast, we took a stroll through Donnybrook to admire its beautiful residential streets.
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There's a horse called "Irish Republic" running at Donnybrook today.
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It's already a real Red v. Blue donnybrook in an election year.
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Many families enjoy visiting the parks and shops in Donnybrook, a charming suburb of Dublin.
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Located in Dublin, Donnybrook offers a range of local amenities for residents and visitors alike.
Surface Forms
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Etymology
The word Donnybrook comes from the Irish name Domhnach Broc, which means 'church of Broc'. The part Domhnach means 'church' and Broc was a man's name meaning 'badger', so the Dublin suburb was named for that old church site.