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Definition of aasleagh

aasleagh

/ˈɑːs.liː/
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aasleagh Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Irish A townland and small rural settlement in County Mayo, Ireland, located at the head of Killary Harbour and renowned for its picturesque waterfall on the River Erriff.

Example

"During our drive along the Wild Atlantic Way, we pulled over at Aasleagh to watch the salmon leaping up the falls."

Word Nuance & Usage

Almost exclusively used in the context of 'Aasleagh Falls', a notable tourist and fishing landmark in the west of Ireland.

• Nearby Words

aarhus
aaron
aarp
aasleagh
aasleagh falls
ab
aback

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Irish 'Na hEaslaigh', which translates to 'the cascades' or 'the waterfalls', referring to the local geography on the River Erriff.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aasleagh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aasleagh
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