manx

/mæŋks/
adjective
  1. Relating to the Isle of Man, its people, or its language.
    • The Manx language is a Celtic language spoken on the Isle of Man.
    • She wore a traditional Manx sweater during the festival.
    • The Manx government promotes tourism to the island.
noun
  1. The Celtic language of the Isle of Man.
    • He is learning Manx to connect with his heritage.
    • The school offers classes in Manx for beginners.
    • Manx is closely related to Irish and Scottish Gaelic.
  2. A breed of tailless cat originally from the Isle of Man.
    • The Manx is known for its round head and short back.
    • Our Manx loves to jump and play despite having no tail.
    • She adopted a Manx from the local animal shelter.
  3. The people of the Isle of Man collectively.
    • The Manx celebrate their national holiday on July 5th.
    • Many Manx have strong ties to fishing and farming.
    • The Manx are known for their friendly hospitality.
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