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Cardiff

car·diff

UK/ˈkaːdɪf/ US/ˈkɑːdɪf/ uncommon

noun

1.

the capital and largest city of Wales

Origin

From Middle Welsh Caerdyf, equivalent to Welsh caer (“fort”) + Taf (“(River) Taff”) = fortified city on the River Taff. Compare Welsh Caerdydd.

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