"Leighton Buzzard" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈleɪtən ˈbʌzəd/
Etymology: Buzzard is from the surname de Busar (see Wikipedia), not from the bird of the same name. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Leighton Buzzard
  1. A town in Bedfordshire, England. Wikipedia link: Leighton Buzzard Categories (place): Places in Bedfordshire, England, Places in England, Towns in Bedfordshire, England, Towns in England Related terms: Leighton-Linslade
    Sense id: en-Leighton_Buzzard-en-name-uPUefnbx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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