claddagh

/ˈklɑːdə/
noun
  1. A traditional Irish ring featuring two hands holding a heart topped with a crown, symbolizing love, friendship, and loyalty.
    • He proposed with a claddagh ring, placing it on her finger with the heart facing inward.
    • The claddagh is often worn as a symbol of Irish heritage.
    • She received a claddagh ring from her grandmother as a family heirloom.
  2. A design or motif based on this ring, used in jewelry, clothing, or decorations.
    • The pendant featured a claddagh design in silver.
    • She wore a claddagh brooch on her coat lapel.
    • The store sold claddagh earrings and bracelets.
What does "claddagh" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean