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    colleen
    /ˈkɒliːn/

    noun

    • 1. a girl or young woman. Irish

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  3. Colleen is a noun that can mean a girl or young woman in Irish English or a girl from Ireland in US English. Learn how to pronounce it and see translations in other languages.

  4. Jul 2, 2008 · Colleen is a feminine name derived from the Irish word cailín, which means "girl". It is not widely used in Ireland, but has been popular in America since the early 20th century.

  5. Colleen is a noun that means an Irish girl. It comes from the Irish word cailín, and was first used in 1828. Learn more about its etymology, synonyms, and related words.

  6. a female given name: from an Irish word meaning “girl.” colleen. / kɒˈliːn; ˈkɒliːn / noun. an Irish word for girl. an Irish girl. “Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012. Discover More.

  7. Colleen is largely used in English and its origin is Celtic. It is derived from the element 'cailín' with the meaning girl . The name was first adopted by English speakers in the 19th century.

  8. Colleen is an Irish word for a young girl or woman. Find out the origin, pronunciation, and translations of colleen in different languages, as well as related words and antonyms.

  9. (old-fashioned or humorous) a girl or young woman from Ireland. Word Origin. Check pronunciation: colleen. Definition of colleen noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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