"Weston-super-Mare" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈwɛstən suːpə mɛː/ [UK]
Etymology: Latin, meaning "Weston-upon-Sea". See super, mare. Etymology templates: {{m|la|super}} super, {{m|la|mare}} mare Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Weston-super-Mare}} Weston-super-Mare
  1. A coastal town and civil parish with a town council, on the Bristol Channel coast of North Somerset, Somerset, England (OS grid ref ST3261). Categories (place): Civil parishes of England, Places in England, Places in Somerset, England, Towns in England, Towns in Somerset, England
    Sense id: en-Weston-super-Mare-en-name-GL7EHGKU

Alternative forms

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