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Definition of blencoe

blencoe

/ˈblɛnkoʊ/
Blen · coe
Plural:Blencoes
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blencoe Lexical Profile

• noun

1

British A surname of English origin.

Example

"Historical genealogical records trace the Blencoe family back to medieval estates in Cumberland."

2

American A small rural city located in Monona County in the state of Iowa, United States.

3

Australian A spectacular multi-tiered plunge waterfall located in Girringun National Park in Queensland, Australia.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originates as a habitational English surname, derived from the village of Blencogo in Cumbria, northern England. The place name likely stems from a combination of the Welsh word 'blaen' (top, hill) and 'cog' (cuckoo).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blencoe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blencoe
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