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Caerphilly

noun Caer·phil·ly \ kär-ˈfi-lē \

Definition of Caerphilly

: a mild white friable cheese of Welsh origin

Origin and Etymology of caerphilly

Caerphilly, urban district in Wales

Caerphilly

geographical name Caer·phil·ly \ kər-ˈfi-lē \

Definition of Caerphilly

administrative area of southeastern Wales area 107 square miles (277 square kilometers)

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