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Cavan

(ˈkævən)
n
1. (Placename) a county of N Republic of Ireland: hilly, with many small lakes and bogs. County town: Cavan. Pop: 56 546 (2002). Area: 1890 sq km (730 sq miles)
2. (Placename) a market town in N Republic of Ireland, county town of Co Cavan. Pop: 6098 (2002)
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Cav•an

(ˈkæv ən)

n.
a county in Ulster, in the N Republic of Ireland. 53,763; 730 sq. mi. (1890 sq. km).
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