Cornwall

American  

[kawrn-wawl, -wuhl] / ˈkɔrn wɔl, -wəl /

noun

1. a county in SW England. 1,369 sq. mi. (3,545 sq. km).

2. a city in SE Ontario, in S Canada, SW of Ottawa, on the St. Lawrence.

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Cornwall British  

/ -wəl, ˈkɔːnˌwɔːl /

noun

1. a former administrative county of SW England; became a unitary authority in 2009: hilly, with a deeply indented coastline. Administrative centre: Truro. Pop: 513 500 (2003 est). Area: 3564 sq km (1376 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

The BBC has approached Devon and Cornwall Police for more information.

From BBC

While there is no official weather warning in place on Boxing Day, some sea swims have been cancelled and police in Devon and Cornwall have urged people not to get into the water.

From BBC

Devon and Cornwall Police were called at 10:25 GMT to the beach at Budleigh Salterton after concern was raised for people in the water, prompting a significant emergency response.

From BBC

Organisers of some Christmas and Boxing Day swims in Devon and Cornwall have had to cancel events.

From BBC

Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called at about 18:50 GMT to the Notte Street and Athenaeum Street area, in Plymouth, on Monday.

From BBC