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Definition of boyne

boyne

/bɔɪn/
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boyne Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Irish A major river in Leinster, Ireland, flowing through County Kildare and County Meath to the Irish Sea, historically significant for the 1690 Battle of the Boyne.

Word Nuance & Usage

When preceded by 'the', it frequently refers metonymically to the 1690 Battle of the Boyne, an event that carries heavy historical and political connotations, particularly concerning Unionist identity in Northern Ireland.

• Rhymes for boyne

• Nearby Words

boxwood
boyana
boyana falls
boyne
boyoma
boysenberry
bozeman

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boyne. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boyne
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