Gowl

n.

Heard in Cavan, Westmeath, Mayo, Limerick, Waterford, Galway, Offaly, Tipperary, Roscommon and Monaghan

Vulgar term for the female genitalia, often deployed as an insult. Also the female reproductive organ itself.

In use

Shure yon lads nothin' but a gowl!' or 'You-re some gowl!" "Mad for gowel

Posh English

That fellow is nothing but an absolute rotter. Or you are some rotter! Positively mad for the female form.

Same phrase, other counties

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