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Aylesbury

American  
[eylz-buh-ree, -bree] / ˈeɪlz bə ri, -bri /

noun

  1. one of an English breed of white, domestic ducks.


Aylesbury British  
/ ˈeɪlzbərɪ, -brɪ /

noun

  1. a town in SE central England, administrative centre of Buckinghamshire. Pop: 69 021 (2001)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Aylesbury

First recorded in 1850–55; named after Aylesbury, England

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Rail services to and from London Marylebone are also being delayed or cancelled due to train lines to Aylesbury being blocked, National Rail said.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

The former special constable was sentenced at Aylesbury Crown Court on Friday to a total of 32 years, made up of 24 years' imprisonment and a further eight years on extended licence.

From BBC Mar. 20, 2026

"That's my secret to a long life: custard, custard, custard; rhubarb from the garden and custard," said Mr Lemon, a great-great grandfather, from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2025

Three days later, Masum was arrested 170 miles away from the scene of the attack in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.

From BBC Jun. 27, 2025

"My mother goes to Aylesbury every afternoon to play bingo," Matilda had said.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl

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