Definitions for dublinˈdʌb lɪn

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

Dub•linˈdʌb lɪn(n.)

  1. the capital of the Republic of Ireland, in the E part, on the Irish Sea. 422,220.

    Category: Geography (places)

  2. a county in E Republic of Ireland. 1,001,985; 356 sq. mi. (922 sq. km).

    Category: Geography (places)

    Ref: Co. seat: Dublin.; Irish, Baile Àtha Cliath.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. Dublin, Irish capital, capital of Ireland(noun)

    capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic

Wiktionary

  1. Dublin(ProperNoun)

    The capital of the Republic of Ireland.

  2. Dublin(ProperNoun)

    One of the counties of Ireland.

  3. Origin: From dubh + linn.

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

  1. Dublin

    the capital of Ireland, at the mouth of the Liffey, which divides it in two, and is crossed by 12 bridges; the principal and finest street is Sackville Street, which is about 700 yards long and 40 wide; it has a famous university and two cathedrals, besides a castle, the residence of the Lord-Lieutenant; and a park, the Phoenix, one of the finest in Europe; manufactures porter, whisky, and poplin.


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