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