Definition of 'Argyll and Bute'
noun
a council area in W Scotland on the Atlantic Ocean: in 1975 the historical counties of Argyllshire and Bute became part of Strathclyde region; in 1996 they were reinstated as a single unitary authority. Argyll and Bute is mountainous and includes the islands of Bute, Mull, Islay, and Jura. Administrative centre: Lochgilphead. Pop: 91 300 (2003 est). Area: 6930 sq km (2676
sq miles)
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Argyll and Bute in American
administrative division of Scotland: formerly a district
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Word Lists
Nearby words of 'Argyll and Bute'
- argy-bargy
- argyle
- argyll
- Argyll and Bute
- Argyllshire
- argyria
- argyrite
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All ENGLISH words that begin with 'A'
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