"Brecon" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈbɹɛkən/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Brecon.wav
Rhymes: -ɛkən Head templates: {{head|en|proper noun}} Brecon
  1. A town and community with a town council in Powys, Wales (OS grid ref SO0428). Wikipedia link: Brecon Categories (place): Communities of Wales, Places in Powys, Wales, Places in Wales, Towns in Powys, Wales, Towns in Wales Related terms: Brecon Beacons Translations (town): Aberhonddu (Welsh)
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