claddagh

The definition of Claddagh is a fishing village near Galway city in Ireland, or a symbol found on jewelry showing hands around a heart and symbolizing love or friendship.

(noun)

  1. An example of Claddagh is a city in Ireland.
  2. An example of Claddagh is a symbol on a ring made up of hands around a heart.

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See claddagh in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A ring with a raised design of two hands clasping a crowned heart, usually given as a token of love or friendship.

Origin:

Origin: After Claddagh, a fishing village and suburb of Galway

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