"Elephant and Castle" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈɛləfənt ənd kɑːsəl/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Rho9998-Elephant and Castle.wav [UK]
Etymology: Named after a public house. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Elephant and Castle}} Elephant and Castle
  1. An area surrounding a major road junction in London, in the borough of Southwark, Greater London, England (OS grid ref TQ3279). Categories (place): Places in England, Places in Greater London, England, Places in London

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