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Albion

noun
Al·​bi·​on | \ ˈal-bē-ən How to pronounce Albion (audio) \

Definition of Albion

: Great Britain or England the cliffs of Albion

First Known Use of Albion

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Albion

Latin

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Albinoni

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The first known use of Albion was before the 12th century

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