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Cowes

American  
[kouz] / kaʊz /

noun

  1. a seaport on the Isle of Wight, in southern England: a resort town.


Cowes British  
/ kaʊz /

noun

  1. a town in S England, on the Isle of Wight: famous for its annual regatta. Pop: 19 110 (2001)

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On the Isle of Wight a beacon of remembrance will be lit on on East Cowes Esplanade.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2024

The extensive search covered East Cowes breakwater and a stretch of the River Medina near the floating bridge.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2024

On the Isle of Wight, sea water has deluged a number of roads, homes and businesses in Cowes.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2024

The race will start from the Royal Yacht Squadron start line in Cowes at 13:00 BST.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2023

Henry VIII. built several forts to guard the Solent, Spithead and Southampton Water; Hurst Castle was one, and others remaining, but adapted to various purposes, are at Cowes, Calshot and Netley.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" by Various

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