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Ludlow
LUHD-loh
Ludlow (name) means a placename: A town and civil parish with a town council in south Shropshire, England (OS grid ref SO5174).
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A placename: A town and civil parish with a town council in south Shropshire, England (OS grid ref SO5174).
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A placename: A locality in the Shire of Capel, Western Australia, Australia.
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The name of a rural community in Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
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A placename: A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in San Bernardino County, California.
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A placename: A number of places in the United States: A ghost town in Las Animas County, Colorado.
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A placename: A number of places in the United States: A village in Champaign County, Illinois.
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A placename: A number of places in the United States: A city in Kenton County, Kentucky.
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A placename: A number of places in the United States: A town in Aroostook County, Maine.
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A placename: A number of places in the United States: A town in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
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A placename: A number of places in the United States: A village in Livingston County, Missouri.
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A placename: A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in McKean County, Pennsylvania.
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A placename: A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Harding County, South Dakota.
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A placename: A number of places in the United States: A town in Windsor County, Vermont.
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The name of a geologic epoch.
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A habitational surname of Old English origin.
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Of a geologic epoch within the Silurian period from about 423 to 419 million years ago; marked by the appearance of the millipedes.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Ludlows
Etymology
From the Old English river name Hlūde, now the River Teme, + hlǣw (“mountain, hill, mound”).
Frequently asked questions
What does “Ludlow” mean?
The word “Ludlow” means a placename: A town and civil parish with a town council in south Shropshire, England (OS grid ref SO5174).
How do you pronounce “Ludlow”?
“Ludlow” is pronounced LUHD-loh (/ˈlʌd.loʊ/ in IPA).
What part of speech is “Ludlow”?
Depending on how it is used, “Ludlow” can be a name and an adjective.
Where does the word “Ludlow” come from?
The word “Ludlow” comes from Old English. From the Old English river name Hlūde, now the River Teme, + hlǣw (“mountain, hill, mound”).
How many meanings does “Ludlow” have?
“Ludlow” has 16 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a placename: A town and civil parish with a town council in south Shropshire, England (OS grid ref SO5174).
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