"Blaenavon" meaning in English

See Blaenavon in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Welsh blaen + afon. Etymology templates: {{der|en|cy|blaen + afon}} Welsh blaen + afon Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Blaenavon
  1. A town and community with a town council in Torfaen county borough, Wales (OS grid ref SO2508). Categories (place): Communities of Wales, Places in Torfaen, Wales, Places in Wales, Towns in Torfaen, Wales, Towns in Wales
    Sense id: en-Blaenavon-en-name-Tw-7-Hpm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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