ˈɔɪʃɪn, ˈɔɪsɪn, ˈɔɪʃɪn, ˈoʊsɪn

Definitions

1. noun

a diminutive of names beginning with the Old Irish prefix o-, os-, or o-; a given name of Irish origin

“The young boy named Oisin was an avid Irish folk music enthusiast.”

2. proper noun

a legendary Irish hero and poet, said to have lived to be 300 years old, according to Irish mythology

“Oisin’s poetry was celebrated throughout Ireland for centuries.”

3. noun

a type of wild orchid, also known as the lizard orchid or adder’s tongue

“The rare oisin was spotted in the Irish countryside by a local botanist.”