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Ryeland
[ rahy-luhnd ]
noun
- one of an English breed of white-faced sheep, yielding wool of high quality.
Ryeland
/ ˈraɪlənd /
noun
- a breed of large hornless sheep having fine wool, originating from Herefordshire, England
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Ryeland1
First recorded in 1795–1805; named after Ryelands, a district in Herefordshire, England
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Example Sentences
Herefordshire or Ryeland sheep have white legs and faces, and no horns.
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