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Snowdon

American  
[snohd-n] / ˈsnoʊd n /

noun

  1. a mountain in NW Wales: highest peak in Wales. 3,560 feet (1,085 meters).

Snowdon 1 British  
/ ˈsnəʊdən /

noun

  1. Welsh name: Yr Wyddfa.  a mountain in NW Wales, in Gwynedd: the highest peak in Wales. Height: 1085 m (3560 ft)

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Snowdon 2 British  
/ ˈsnəʊdən /

noun

  1. 1st Earl of, title of Antony Armstrong-Jones . born 1930, British photographer, whose work includes television documentaries, photographic books, and the design of the Snowdon Aviary, London Zoo (1965). His marriage (1960–78) to Princess Margaret ended in divorce

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Snowdon said: "We normally follow the fuel duty increases the States of Guernsey do. However, the States of Alderney could, if minded to do so, set a lower fuel duty."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Alderney States Member Alex Snowdon said he wanted the island's government to explore a relief on the current duty paid on fuel imports.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Eddie Hill, 20, and Jayden Long, 19, were walking in the Yr Wyddfa area, also known as Snowdon, last Wednesday when concerns were raised for their safety.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The book has been illustrated by Welsh artist Ellie Snowdon, with Brydon adding the drawings "only added to my enjoyment".

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

Meeting mine host on the lawn, I inquired if I might venture to ascend Snowdon without the service of a guide. 

From The Cambrian Sketch-Book Tales, Scenes, and Legends of Wild Wales by Davies, R. Rice

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