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caubeen

Pronunciation: /kɔːˈbiːn/
Definition of caubeen

noun

  • an Irish beret, typically dark green in colour.

Origin:

early 19th century: Irish, literally 'old hat', from cáibín 'little cape', diminutive of cába 'cape'

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