Romney
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A breed of sheep with thick, durable wool that grows well in wet places
- proper noun
- Specialized
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oveja Romney
- The sheep belong to the Romney breed, which is known for its high-quality wool.
- Romney sheep
Examples
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In the wet climate of the region, Romney sheep thrive better than other breeds.
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The farmer decided to raise Romney sheep because their wool is very durable.
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"I know Miles Romney and Miles Park Romney—these are the folks that came and helped settle the West."
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Then, as he visited other websites, he started seeing advertisements asking him to donate to Mitt Romney's campaign.
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In Pueblo, Colorado, President Obama gave a speech vilifying Mitt Romney for opposing the auto industry bailout.
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Surface Forms
Romney main
Etymology
Romney for the sheep breed comes from Romney Marsh in England; the place name has old parts rūm 'wide' and ēg 'island' or 'wet land', so a helpful way to remember it is that Romney sheep come from wide, damp fields and do well in wet pastures.