Caerphilly
a county in southeastern Wales. 107 sq. mi. (278 sq. km).
a town in the county of Caerphilly, in southeastern Wales.
Also called Caerphilly cheese . a mild, white, crumbly, medium-hard cheese, originally made in Wales.
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How to use Caerphilly in a sentence
In 1826 Evans accepted an invitation to Caerphilly, where he remained for two years, removing in 1828 to Cardiff.
We made an excursion on the road to Caerphilly, which embraces several objects not unworthy of notice.
A Tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire | J. T. BarberOn a mountain near Caerphilly is a monument known by the name of Y Maen hir.
A Tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire | J. T. BarberCaerphilly Castle had not the political importance of Cardiff, but far surpasses it as a fortress.
Medival Wales | A. G. LittleI shall reach Caerphilly before night, and can stay and rest with mother until morning.'
The Making of William Edwards | Mrs. G. Linnaeus Banks
British Dictionary definitions for Caerphilly
/ (kɛəˈfɪlɪ) /
a market town in SE Wales, in Caerphilly county borough: site of the largest castle in Wales (13th–14th centuries). Pop: 31 060 (2001)
a county borough in SE Wales, created in 1996 from parts of Mid Glamorgan and Gwent. Pop: 170 200 (2003 est). Area: 275 sq km (106 sq miles)
a creamy white mild-flavoured cheese
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