Caerphilly

noun

Caer·​phil·​ly kär-ˈfi-lē How to pronounce Caerphilly (audio)
: a mild white friable cheese of Welsh origin

Word History

Etymology

Caerphilly, urban district in Wales

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Caerphilly was in 1878

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Cite this Entry

“Caerphilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Caerphilly. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Geographical Definition

Caerphilly

geographical name

Caer·​phil·​ly kər-ˈfi-lē How to pronounce Caerphilly (audio)
administrative area of southeastern Wales area 107 square miles (277 square kilometers)

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