(Greek mythology) Eirene, the Greek goddess of peace, one of the Horae/Horæ; equivalent to the Roman goddess Pax. / (astronomy) 14 Irene, a main belt asteroid.

(organic chemistry) The hydrocarbon formed by dehydration of an irone.

plural of irene

(chiefly theology, in extended usage) Promoting or fitted to promote peace; conciliatory, non-confrontational; peaceful.

Irenical theology, opposed to polemics.

Peaceful, conciliatory; promoting peace, especially over theological or ecclesiastical disputes.

In an irenical manner.

(idiomatic) An involuntary departure.