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Alloway

American  
[al-uh-wey] / ˈæl əˌweɪ /

noun

  1. a hamlet in SW Scotland, near Ayr: birthplace of Robert Burns.


Alloway British  
/ ˈæləˌweɪ /

noun

  1. a village in Scotland, in South Ayrshire, S of Ayr: birthplace of Robert Burns

"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

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After later watching Pedretti nail her role in “You” as Love Quinn, a wealthy, charismatic chef who hides a psychopathic nature, Alloway was convinced of her star power.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The original 80-minute periods have been shortened, but Alloway said that it’s not as if lectures always took up the full 80 minutes.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2023

Alloway died a day after he turned 18, according to family members.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2022

However, the poet - who was born in Alloway in Ayrshire and died in nearby Dumfries - still made his mark during his time at Ellisland.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2022

As for Kirkham, Alloway, Martagon, and Loup, all I can say is, Mum's the word.

From Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 98 June 7, 1890 by Various

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