tara
Definition
Proper noun A place name referring to a specific historical village and archaeological site in Ireland, known for its significance as the ancient seat of the High Kings.
Usage
"Tara" is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this specific location. It is often mentioned in historical, archaeological, and cultural contexts related to Ireland. * The Hill of Tara is a major tourist attraction. * In Irish legend, Tara was the seat of the High Kings.
Advanced Usage
- Metonymic Use: In literary or poetic contexts, "Tara" can be used metonymically to symbolize ancient Irish kingship, sovereignty, or heritage.
- The poet invoked the spirit of Tara to speak of a lost unity.
Variants and Related Words
- Hill of Tara: The full and most common name for the archaeological complex and historical site.
- Teamhair (Irish Gaelic): The original Irish name for the site.
Synonyms
- Ancient capital
- Royal seat (in the specific Irish historical context)
Related Phrases and Cultural References
- The Tara Brooch: A famous 8th-century Celtic brooch, named after the Hill of Tara, though not found there. It is a masterpiece of early medieval Irish metalwork.
- "The harp that once through Tara's halls...": The opening line of a famous Irish poem by Thomas Moore, using "Tara" to symbolize a lost Gaelic Ireland.
Noun
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a village in eastern Ireland (northwest of Dublin); seat of Irish kings until 6th century
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