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Cowes

American

[kouz] / kaʊz /

noun

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

Cowes British

/ kaʊz /

noun

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

The authority said that as a precautionary measure it recommended flood protection be installed at Medina Road, Cowes, one hour before high tide.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2024

Teams from across the globe set off from Cowes on the Isle of Wight for the Ocean Globe Race.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2023

All the people bowed as we drove home through Cowes.

From Letters of a Diplomat's Wife 1883-1900 by Waddington, Mary King

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