garryowen

/ ˌɡærɪˈəʊɪn /

noun

1. (in rugby union) another term for up-and-under

Word History and Origins

Origin of garryowen¹

C20: named after Garryowen RFC, Ireland

Example Sentences

During his time at Waikato, Mitchell also played a season in the All-Ireland League for Limerick-based Garryowen.

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His return to Ireland in 1996, to work under fellow New Zealander Murray Kidd, who had coached at Garryowen, marked the beginning of his coaching ascent.

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Lingard sends a garryowen into the City box.

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The Billings Gazette reports 36-year-old Vernelle Badbear, of Garryowen, was sentenced Thursday for the November 2016 death of 38-year-old Freman Bends, of Benteen.

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The regimental band, ridiculously clad in long white dusters, plays “Garryowen.”

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