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Suffolk

American  
[suhf-uhk] / ˈsʌf ək /

noun

  1. a county in E England. 1,470 sq. mi. (3,805 sq. km).

  2. one of an English breed of sheep having a black face and legs, noted for mutton of high quality.

  3. one of an English breed of chestnut draft horses having a deep body and short legs.

  4. one of an English breed of small, black hogs.

  5. a city in SE Virginia.

Suffolk 1 British  
/ ˈsʌfək /

noun

  1. a county of SE England, on the North Sea: its coast is flat and marshy, indented by broad tidal estuaries. Administrative centre: Ipswich. Pop: 678 100 (2003 est). Area: 3800 sq km (1467 sq miles)

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Suffolk 2 British  
/ ˈsʌfək /

noun

  1. a black-faced breed of sheep

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Example Sentences

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"Cardiologists rarely admit someone with chest pain," said Nick Hulme, former chief executive at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

In 2022, with new leadership, Suffolk County Police created a task force to investigate the murders - bringing in federal and local law enforcement - which led them to Heuermann in six weeks.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

"Suffolk is a real hub for space – it's mind-blowing," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Do you have a story suggestion for Suffolk?

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

It seemed to me death was always around Suffolk.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride

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