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Looe

town · Cornwall

CornishAI-generated

Looe is likely derived from the Cornish word 'logh', meaning 'a place for catching eels' or 'a tidal river'. It refers to the river on which the town is situated.

Word origins

Looe
Cornishplace for catching eels, tidal river(from logh "place for catching eels, tidal river")

Historical forms

Loo · Loe