Brown Willy

Brown Willy

The highest point in Cornwall at 420 meters (1,378 feet), located on Bodmin Moor.

😄 Why It's Funny

Sounds like a crude reference to a penis or perhaps an unfortunate medical condition. Despite being Cornwall's highest peak, it's better known for its giggle-inducing name.

📍 Location

A place in Cornwall

Etymology & History

From Cornish 'Bronn Wennili' meaning 'hill of swallows'. The anglicization created the unfortunately suggestive 'Brown Willy'.

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