What does "gloucestershire" mean?

A south western county of England bordered by the Severn estuary, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Bristol and the Welsh county of Monmouthshire.

What is a synonym for "gloucestershire"?

Common synonyms include: clapton-on-the-hill.

How do you pronounce "gloucestershire"?

Pronounced //ˈɡlɒstəʃə//.

Gloucestershire

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A south western county of England bordered by the Severn estuary, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Bristol and the Welsh county of Monmouthshire.

Synonyms

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clapton-on-the-hill

Example

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"The headwaters of the River Thames are found in Gloucestershire, and its mouth is on the North Sea."

Etymology

From Middle English Gloucestreschire; equivalent to Gloucester + -shire.

Related phrases

South Gloucestershire

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