Laois

geographical name

ˈlāsh ˈlēsh

variants or Laoighis

ˈlāsh ˈlēsh

or Leix

ˈlāsh ˈlēsh

or formerly Queen's

county of central Ireland in the province of Leinster; capital Portlaoighise area 664 square miles (1726 square kilometers)

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