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Ryeland

[ rahy-luhnd ]

noun

  1. one of an English breed of white-faced sheep, yielding wool of high quality.


Ryeland

/ ˈraɪlənd /

noun

  1. a breed of large hornless sheep having fine wool, originating from Herefordshire, England
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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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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