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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ryeland¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; named after Ryelands, a district in Herefordshire, England

Example Sentences

In the rest of Salon's interview, Horowitz discusses the origins of Alan Conway's outrageous scheme, bringing Atticus Pünd outside the pages of his mystery and possible plans to continue Susan Ryeland's adventures.

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I've read the second Susan Ryeland novel, "Moonflower Murders," which Lesley Manville narrated for the audiobook version.

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Do you think you have another Ryeland novel in you?

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Someone who did not need to be doubled, however, is Alan Conway, the notorious author whom Susan Ryeland not only edited but had to keep in line.

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As book editor Susan Ryeland goes through her client's home in hopes of finding the missing chapter, she is convinced that Conway's death is in fact a murder.

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