Meaning:
clover
Rosemullion Head (EN) / Ros Vellyon (KW)
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Notes:
Note: there are two different "Rosemullion" names in this parish. In both cases the second element is <mellyon> = clover. However, in respect of the settlement <ros> = roughland whilst in respect of the headland <ros> = promontory
Elements notes:
penn 'head, top, end' + mellyon 'clover'
Historic forms:
Rosmilion poynte c1605, Rosemullion Head 1813.