Caerleon

[ kahr-lee-uhn ]

noun
  1. a town in Newport, in southeastern Wales: site of an ancient Roman fortress, a supposed seat of King Arthur's court.

Origin of Caerleon

1
From Welsh Caerllion, from Welsh Cair Legeion “Fortress of the (Roman) Legion”

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Caerleon

/ (kɑːˈlɪən) /


noun
  1. a town in SE Wales, in Newport county borough on the River Usk: traditionally the seat of King Arthur's court. Pop: 9392 (2001)

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