Fomorian Definition
fə-môrē-ən
noun
A member of a race of demigods who invaded and inhabited Ireland. They were defeated by the Tuatha Dé Danaan.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- Fomor
Origin of Fomorian
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From Irish Fomóir alteration (influenced by mór big) of Old Irish Fomoire mer- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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