The reek

n.

Heard in Mayo

The local name for the holy mountain Croagh Patrick in County Mayo.

In use

Me legs are pure jelly after climbing up and down the Reek!

Posh English

My limbs are entirely fatigued following our ascent and descent of the holy mountain!

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