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Definition of kells

kells

/ˈkɛlz/
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• noun

1

A historic town in County Meath in eastern Ireland, situated in the Boyne Valley, renowned as the site of a medieval monastery associated with the illuminated manuscript known as the Book of Kells.

2

A historic village and former monastic site in County Kilkenny in southeastern Ireland, noted for its extensive walled medieval priory ruins.

• Rhymes for kells

• Nearby Words

keiskamma
keister
kelloggia
kells
kelly
kelp
kelpfish

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kells. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kells
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