Wales Definition & Meaning

wales
noun
  1. one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria

"Wales" in song lyrics

See how wales is used in real songs:

  • "There was a Young Lady of Wales,"
    A Young Lady
  • "That ecstatic Young Lady of Wales."
    A Young Lady
  • "aberaeron wales"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "wales"

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