"Troy town" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Troy towns [plural]
Etymology: Presumably because, in popular legend, the walls of the city of Troy were constructed in such a confusing and complex way that any enemy who entered would be unable to find his way out. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Troy town (plural Troy towns)
  1. (UK) A turf maze, especially one in England. Tags: UK Synonyms: Troytown
    Sense id: en-Troy_town-en-noun--6kucXQW Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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