Etymology

Blaenavon

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Today it means: A town and community with a town council in Torfaen borough, Wales (OS grid ref SO2508). Full definition →

Welsh blaen + afon
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  1. Welsh · derived fromblaen + afon
  2. English todayBlaenavon

From Welsh blaen + afon.

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