Celtic language

Celtic language
noun
a branch of the Indo-European languages that (judging from inscriptions and place names) was spread widely over Europe in the pre-Christian era
Syn: ↑Celtic
Derivationally related forms: ↑Celtic (for: ↑Celtic)
Hyponyms: ↑Gaelic, ↑Goidelic, ↑Erse, ↑Brythonic, ↑Brittanic

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