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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A county and preserved county of Wales. Headquarters: Llandrindod Wells. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A habitational surname from Welsh. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   A historical kingdom of Wales, in the middle of the country. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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john cowper powysllewelyn powyspengwerntheodore francis powys

Example

More examples

"A man has died after being hit by a car in Powys."

Etymology

Borrowed from Welsh Powys, from Latin pagēnsis (“provincial”). Cognate with Italian paese and French pays (“country”).

Related phrases

Dinas Powysllandrindod wells

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