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Axminster.

A market town and civil parish with a town council in East Devon district, Devon, England (OS grid ref SY2998).

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name
  1. A market town and civil parish with a town council in East Devon district, Devon, England (OS grid ref SY2998).

Where this word comes from

From Old English Acsan mynster, equivalent to the River Axe + minster.

noun
  1. A carpet made in Axminster imitating the Turkey carpet, noted for its thick and soft pile.

Where this word comes from

From Old English Acsan mynster, equivalent to the River Axe + minster.

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