n. Mythology A member of a race of demigods who invaded and inhabited Ireland. They were defeated by the Tuatha Dé Danaan. [From Irish Fomóir, alteration (influenced by mór, big) of Old Irish Fomoire; see mer- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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