Kenilworth

geographical name

town in Warwickshire, central England

Note: The ruins of Kenilworth Castle, dating to the 12th century and subsequently enlarged by John of Gaunt and by Robert Dudley, favorite of Queen Elizabeth I, are located in Kenilworth.

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“Kenilworth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Kenilworth. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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