radcliffe

/ˈrædklɪf/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a surname of English origin, or a place name, particularly referring to a hill or cliff near the village of Radcliffe, Bury, Greater Manchester, England.

“The Radcliffe family has lived in that house for generations.”

2. noun

a hill or cliff near the village of Radcliffe, Bury, Greater Manchester, England.

“The scenic view from the top of Radcliffe is breathtaking.”

3. noun

a fictional place in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, the home of the Hogwarts Headmaster, Albus Dumbledore.

“The Radcliffe family crest is displayed proudly on the walls of Hogwarts.”

Synonyms

  • cliff
  • hill
  • surname