Where does “Caerffili” come from?

Caerffili (Welsh) comes from Welsh caer, from Proto-Celtic *kaɸerūxs — sheep.

Ancestry of “Caerffili”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Welshcaerfort, fortress, enclosed stronghold, castle,...
2Proto-Celtic*kaɸerūxssheep

Words derived from “Caerffili

Every word from Proto-Celtic *kaɸerūxs
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