noun
- Plural of claddagh; traditional Irish rings featuring a heart, crown, and hands, typically given as tokens of love or friendship.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to the specific design originating from Claddagh, Galway, Ireland; Commonly used in Irish and Irish-American culture
Examples
- She inherited several claddaghs from her grandmother, each with its own story.
- Many Irish families pass down claddaghs as heirlooms through generations.
- The jeweler specialized in crafting authentic claddaghs using traditional designs.
- Claddaghs are often worn on the right hand when single and the left when in a relationship.
- They exchanged claddaghs as symbols of their friendship and loyalty.