: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Celts or their languages
Celtic music
Celtic folklore
: a group of Indo-European languages usually subdivided into Brythonic and Goidelic and now largely confined to Brittany, Wales, Ireland, and the Scottish Highlands see Indo-European Languages Table
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Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
The Pan-handlers Steel Drum Band will deliver a diverse set on March 13, with their song list including everything from The Beatles to Bob Marley, and from traditional to modern music and nationally renowned Celtic music master, Brian Miller, will perform on April 10.
—Jacqueline Devine, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
These variations include all languages with Germanic, Romantic, Slavic, Indo-Iranian, and Celtic ancestry.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
Even before that, Candlemas had roots stretching back to pre-Christian Celtic seasonal celebrations.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
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The pre-match noise was so ear-splitting that Celtic defender Alistair Johnston nodded his approval as the decibels went above jet engine levels when the teams lined up before kick off.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
The Pan-handlers Steel Drum Band will deliver a diverse set on March 13, with their song list including everything from The Beatles to Bob Marley, and from traditional to modern music and nationally renowned Celtic music master, Brian Miller, will perform on April 10.
—Jacqueline Devine, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
These variations include all languages with Germanic, Romantic, Slavic, Indo-Iranian, and Celtic ancestry.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
Even before that, Candlemas had roots stretching back to pre-Christian Celtic seasonal celebrations.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Celtic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Celtic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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