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Hampshire

Hampshire

5.3
A British sheep with a dark face and no horns that farmers keep for meat
  • noun
  • /ˈhæmpʃə/
translation icon : oveja Hampshire
  • The farmer raised a flock of Hampshire sheep for their high-quality meat.

Examples

  • The Hampshire sheep is known for its high-quality meat.

  • Because of their rapid growth, Hampshire lambs are popular in commercial farming.

  • At the agricultural show, her prize-winning Hampshire drew much attention from the judges.

  • Have you ever seen a Hampshire sheep?

  • The farmer raised a flock of Hampshire sheep for their high-quality meat.

  • At the agricultural show, her prize-winning Hampshire drew much attention from the judges.

  • Because of their rapid growth, Hampshire lambs are popular in commercial farming.

Synonyms

Hampshire Down
vsHampshire
8.0

A large British sheep with a dark face and a thick coat that people keep for meat and wool

is mainly valued for meat rather than wool or size

Compounds

Hampshire Down
8.0

A large British sheep with a dark face and a thick coat that people keep for meat and wool

Surface Forms

Hampshire singular
Hampshires plural

Etymology

Hampshire for the sheep breed is named after the English county Hampshire, where the animals were first bred, so the breed carries the place name.