Green, White and Gold
English
Etymology
From the 19th century, to describe an earlier flag that incorporated a golden harp. The term is still used informally even though the modern Irish flag is green, white and orange.
Noun
the Green, White and Gold (uncountable)
- (informal) The flag of the Republic of Ireland.
See also
- Union Flag, Union Jack
- Stars and Stripes
- Star-Spangled Banner
- tricolour