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Falmouth
FAL-muhth
Falmouth (name) means a port town in Cornwall, England, and the name of towns in the United States. Example: “Falmouth has one of the deepest natural harbors in the world.”
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A port town in Cornwall, England, and the name of towns in the United States.
"Falmouth has one of the deepest natural harbors in the world."
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Etymology
For the Cornish town (sense 1), from Fal + mouth, at the mouth of the River Fal.
Rhymes for Falmouth
south
mouth
youth
uncouth
vermouth
badmouth
Plymouth
bigmouth
loudmouth
Dartmouth
Portsmouth
Bournemouth
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Falmouth” mean?
The word “Falmouth” means a port town in Cornwall, England, and the name of towns in the United States.
How do you pronounce “Falmouth”?
“Falmouth” is pronounced FAL-muhth (/ˈfæl.məθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Falmouth” in a sentence?
Here is “Falmouth” used in a sentence: “Falmouth has one of the deepest natural harbors in the world.”
What part of speech is “Falmouth”?
“Falmouth” is a name.