camogie

British

/ kaˈmoːɡiː /

noun

a form of hurling played by women

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Etymology

Origin of camogie

from Irish Gaelic camógaíocht, from camóg crooked stick

Example Sentences

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Caoimh Mallon is the club secretary for Fullen Gaels, the only senior camogie team in the north of England.

From BBC • May 8, 2025

County and club teams have been mounting pressure on the Camogie Association to relax the rule and give women and girls the choice between wearing skorts or shorts in camogie matches.

From BBC • May 8, 2025

She said during her career, there was a lot of things she "didn't agree with in the camogie association", which "retired me quicker than it should have done".

From BBC • May 8, 2025

However, the captain of Ballycastle's senior camogie team, Elen McIntosh, said she does not "feel that strongly about players having to wear skorts or shorts".

From BBC • May 8, 2025

Angelica was like Rambo with the camogie stick.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2024

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