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   From: HenHanna@devnull.tb   
      
   does  [ler]  mean  "sea" in Irish ?   
      
      
   No, "ler" does not mean "sea" in Irish.   
      
   The Irish word for "sea" is "muir". It's pronounced "moor" (similar to   
   the English word "moor").   
      
   "Ler" is not a recognized word in Irish Gaelic. It's possible that you   
   may have heard or seen a mispronunciation or misspelling of another word.   
      
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   Here are a few Irish words for "ocean" or "sea":   
      
   Muir: This is the most common word for "sea" in Irish.   
      
   Caolas: This can refer to a narrow sea or strait.   
      
   Farraige: This is another word for "sea,"   
                          often used in poetry or more formal contexts.   
      
   Nial: This term is used to refer to the Atlantic Ocean.   
      
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