Caerphilly

noun

Caer·phil·ly kär-ˈfi-lē

: a mild white friable cheese of Welsh origin

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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“Caerphilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Caerphilly. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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Caerphilly

Caer·phil·ly kər-ˈfi-lē

administrative area of southeastern Wales area 107 square miles (277 square kilometers)

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