Southdown

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One of a particular English breed of small sheep with short wool and no horns.

    "I saw a Southdown or two among the others in the flock."

Example

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"I saw a Southdown or two among the others in the flock."

Etymology

From South Downs.

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