"Alloa" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈæloʊə/
Etymology: From Scottish Gaelic Alamhagh. Etymology templates: {{der|en|gd|Alamhagh}} Scottish Gaelic Alamhagh Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Alloa
  1. A town which is the administrative centre of Clackmannanshire council area, Scotland, and the county town of the historic county of Clackmannanshire between 1822 and 1975 (OS grid ref NS8893). Wikipedia link: Alloa Categories (place): Places in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, Places in Scotland, Towns in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, Towns in Scotland Derived forms: South Alloa
    Sense id: en-Alloa-en-name-jyzgN9pz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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