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Definition of pembroke

pembroke

/ˈpɛm.brʊk/
Pem · broke
Plural:Pembrokes
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• noun

1

A historic market town in Pembrokeshire, southwestern Wales, noted for its medieval Norman castle and as the birthplace of King Henry VII.

2

A city in eastern Ontario, Canada, situated at the confluence of the Muskrat and Ottawa rivers in the Ottawa Valley.

3

A Pembroke Welsh corgi, a low-set herding dog breed originating in Pembrokeshire, Wales, distinguished from the Cardigan Welsh corgi by its slightly smaller build and traditionally docked or naturally bobbed tail.

Example

"The herding trials featured both varieties of corgi, though the Pembroke was far more common in the ring."

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• Nearby Words

pelvoux
pelycosaur
pembina
pembroke
pemmican
pen
penal

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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 Pembroke. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pembroke
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