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Caerphilly

Caerphilly

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A town in South Wales with a large medieval castle and a cheese named after it
  • proper noun
  • /ˈkɛəfɪli/
: Caerphilly
  • During the festival, visitors can taste authentic Caerphilly cheese made by local artisans.
  • the town of Caerphilly

Examples

  • Caerphilly is beautiful.

  • I visited Caerphilly last summer.

  • The medieval Caerphilly Castle is one of the largest in Britain.

  • She grew up in Caerphilly before moving to Cardiff for university.

  • Many tourists visit Caerphilly each year to explore its rich history.

  • The medieval castle in Caerphilly attracts many tourists each year.

  • The town of Caerphilly is famous for its impressive castle and rich history.

Surface Forms

Caerphilly main

Etymology

Caerphilly comes from Welsh. It begins with caer meaning 'fort' or 'castle' and ends with the personal name Ffili, like 'Philip', so the place name means 'Ffili's fort', which fits the town's large medieval castle and explains why the cheese is named after the town.