Chynoweth
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Chynoweth is a name of Cornish
origin meaning "new house" (Chy noweth) in the Cornish language
, and usually pronounced with the emphasis on the second syllable. It may refer to:
Cornish people
The Cornish are a people associated with Cornwall, a county and Duchy in the south-west of the United Kingdom that is seen in some respects as distinct from England, having more in common with the other Celtic parts of the United Kingdom such as Wales, as well as with other Celtic nations in Europe...
origin meaning "new house" (Chy noweth) in the Cornish language
Cornish language
Cornish is a Brythonic Celtic language and a recognised minority language of the United Kingdom. Along with Welsh and Breton, it is directly descended from the ancient British language spoken throughout much of Britain before the English language came to dominate...
, and usually pronounced with the emphasis on the second syllable. It may refer to:
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See also
- ChenowethChenowethChenoweth is a name of Cornish origin meaning "new house" in the Cornish language, and usually pronounced with the emphasis on the second syllable.-Variant spellings:...
- Ed Chynoweth Cup
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- Ohlone-Chynoweth (VTA)
- Ohlone-Chynoweth - Almaden (VTA)