noun
also cei·lidhe ˈkālē
( -s )
Etymology: Irish Gaelic cēilidhe & Scottish Gaelic cēilidh, from Middle Irish cēlide, from Old Irish cēle, cēile companion, husband; akin to Latin civis citizen — more at cemetery
1. Irish & Scotland : a friendly call : visit
2. Irish & Scotland : an evening entertainment usually with storytelling and singing or dancing