Meaning of the word colleen in English

What does colleen mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

colleen

US /kɑːˈliːn/
UK /kɒlˈiːn/

Noun

an Irish girl or young woman

Example:
The young colleen sang a beautiful traditional Irish song.
Many Irish folk songs feature a beautiful colleen as the subject.