Etymology

Great Orme

Today it means: A hill and headland (Great Orme's Head) close to Llandudno, Conwy borough county borough, Wales (OS grid ref SH7683). Full definition →

Old Norse ormr
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  1. Old Norse · derived fromormr
  2. English todayGreat Orme

From Old Norse ormr. The Little Orme is another hill and headland east of Llandudno.

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