"Torquay" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /tɔɹˈkiː/
Etymology: From tor + quay. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|tor|quay}} tor + quay Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Torquay
  1. A town and coastal resort in Torbay borough, in southern Devon, England. Wikipedia link: Torquay Categories (place): Places in Devon, England, Places in England, Towns in Devon, England, Towns in England Derived forms: Torquay pottery, Torquay ware
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