Cuchulain

Cuchulain
Cuchulain or Cuchullin [ko͞o kul′in]
n.
Ir
Celt. Legend a heroic warrior who single-handedly defends his country against invaders

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Cu·chul·ain or Cu·chul·ainn also Cu Chul·ainn (ko͞o-kŭlʹĭn, -KHŭlʹ-) n. Mythology
A hero of ancient Ulster who single-handedly defended it against the rest of Ireland.

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