Cheviots

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Definition

Proper noun * The Cheviots: A specific range of hills forming a natural border between England and Scotland.

Usage
  • This word is almost exclusively used as a proper noun to refer to this specific geographical feature. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the".
  • Example:
Advanced Usage
  • The term can be used metonymically to refer to the general border region or its characteristics.
  • Example:
Variants and Related Words
  • Cheviot (noun, uncapitalized): A breed of sheep originally from the Cheviot Hills, known for its hardiness and wool.
    • Example: The farmer raises Cheviots for their high-quality fleece.
  • Cheviot (noun, uncapitalized): The wool or tweed fabric produced from the Cheviot sheep.
    • Example: His jacket was made of a durable Cheviot tweed.
Synonyms
  • Border hills
  • The Cheviot Hills (a more formal variant of the name)
Notes
  • "Cheviots" is a plural proper noun. The singular form "Cheviot" is used for the sheep breed and the fabric, but not typically for a single hill within the range, which would be referred to by its specific name (e.g., "The Cheviot").
Noun
  1. a range of hills on the border between England and Scotland

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