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| Language | Expression | English Translation or Definition |
| Basque | ire | air. |
| Finnish | ire | symptom. |
| French | ire | wrath. |
| German | Ire | Irishman. |
| Gilbertese | ire | file, furbish, polish, rub, shine. |
| Italian | ire | go. |
| Kibosho Unn | ire | leaf. |
| Latin | ire | go, progress, move along, proceed, travel, advance. |
| Latvian | ire | lease. |
| Machambe | ire | leaf. |
| Machame Unn | ire | grass. |
| Meru | ire | blade of grass, leaf. |
| Norwegian | ire | Irish. |
| Scottish | ire | a passion. |
| Soga | ire | old. |
| Spanish | Ire | Irishman. |
Source: compiled by the editor from the definition of leaf; see credits. | ||
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