Belleek

[buh-leek]

noun

1. a fragile Irish porcelain with a bright luster.

Belleek

/ bəˈliːk /

noun

1. 1. a kind of thin fragile porcelain with a lustrous glaze

   2. ( as modifier )

      a Belleek vase

Word History and Origins

Origin of Belleek¹

First recorded in 1865–70; after Belleek, town in Northern Ireland where it is made

Word History and Origins

Origin of Belleek¹

named after Belleek , a town in Northern Ireland where such porcelain is made

Example Sentences

When asked if the story influenced her decor, she mentioned some subtle touches, such as artwork from Ireland, a sign she made in the Irish language and Belleek pottery.

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Electric Ireland customer Donna Gallagher from Belleek in County Fermanagh has been without electricity since 12:00 BST on Friday.

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After outlining a catalogue of alleged beatings, Ms Gallagher, who is from Belleek, County Fermanagh, concluded: "Silence nearly killed me."

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A woman has died following a two-vehicle crash in Belleek, County Fermanagh.

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A water tanker and appliances from Belleek, Enniskillen and Irvinestown stations attended the scene.

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