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Definition of blackburn

blackburn

/ˈblæk.bɜːrn/
black · burn
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blackburn Lexical Profile

• noun

1

British A large industrial town in Lancashire, England, historically renowned for its prominent role in the textile and cotton weaving industry during the Industrial Revolution.

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• Nearby Words

blackberry lily
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blackburn. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blackburn
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