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Added 9 October 2026

blarney

/ˈblɑɹni/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about blarney at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Flattery designed to gain favor.

verb

Influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering.
He palavered her into going along

Origin

Named after a legendary magical stone in Blarney Castle, Ireland that gives the gift of eloquence. See also Blarney Stone.

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