"Caerleon" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /kɑːˈlɪən/
Etymology: Possibly from Welsh Caerllion, possibly from caer (fort) + legeion (legion) Etymology templates: {{der|en|cy|Caerllion}} Welsh Caerllion Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Caerleon
  1. A town in the city of Newport, Wales (OS grid ref ST3390). Categories (place): Places in Newport, Places in Wales, Towns in Wales Translations (Translations): Isca [feminine] (Latin), Isca Augusta [feminine] (Latin), Isca Silurum [historical] (Latin)
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