"Newquay" meaning in English

See Newquay in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈnjuːkiː/
Etymology: From new + quay, for a quay built here in the 15th century. Etymology templates: {{af|en|new|quay}} new + quay Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Newquay
  1. A town and civil parish with a town council, on the north coast of Cornwall, south west England (OS grid ref SW8161). Categories (place): Civil parishes of Cornwall, England, Places in Cornwall, England, Places in England, Towns in Cornwall, England, Towns in England
    Sense id: en-Newquay-en-name-GuMCB1VF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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