Steep wooded valley.
Coombe
COOMBE
kuːm
Noun
Example Sentences
"Castle Combe is beautiful."
"The coombe leads to the sea."
Etymology & History
Alternative spelling of combe. Steep wooded valley, common geographical feature and placename across West Country. Celtic origin meaning valley.
Word Details
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Region
West Country
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Era
Medieval
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Formality
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