Cromer

/ˈkroʊmər/ noun

Definition

A person from Cromer, a coastal town in Norfolk, England, or relating to that place and its characteristics.

Etymology

Derived from Cromer, Norfolk, England, a town whose name likely comes from Old English elements meaning 'crooked mere' or 'crooked pool,' referring to the curved coastline.

Kelly Says

Cromer became famous in the 19th century as a fashionable seaside resort, but it's also known for 'Cromer crabs'—a local delicacy with such distinctive quality that the name itself guarantees freshness and origin, like champagne for seafood.

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