mavourneen

/məˈvʊrniːn/
noun
  1. An Irish term of endearment meaning 'my darling' or 'my dear'.
    • He whispered 'mavourneen' as he hugged her goodbye.
    • She smiled when her grandfather called her mavourneen.
    • In the old song, the singer calls his love his mavourneen.
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