Hampshire

Thân thiện

Definition

Proper noun 1. A county in southern England: A ceremonial and non-metropolitan county located on the south coast of England, bordering the English Channel. Its administrative center is the city of Winchester. 2. A breed of domestic sheep: A British breed of medium- to large-sized, hornless sheep with a dark face and legs, known for its quality meat.

Usage Examples

• As a place name:
  • Southampton and Portsmouth are major port cities in Hampshire.
  • The New Forest is a large area of woodland and pasture in Hampshire.
• As a sheep breed:
  • The farmer raises Hampshire sheep for the market.
  • The Hampshire is a popular breed due to its rapid growth and good carcass quality.

Advanced Usage

• Historical and Cultural Context: Hampshire is historically significant, containing sites like Winchester Cathedral and the childhood homes of Jane Austen and Charles Dickens. It is often associated with the ancient Saxon kingdom of Wessex.
• Abbreviation: The standard postal abbreviation for the county is Hants.

Variants and Related Words

• Hampshire Down: The full, formal name for the Hampshire breed of sheep.
• Hants: The traditional abbreviation for Hampshire, commonly used in postal addresses and informally.

Different Meanings

1. Geographical/Political Entity: Refers exclusively to the county in England.
2. Agricultural/Livestock Term: Refers exclusively to the specific breed of sheep. The breed's name originates from the county where it was developed.

Synonyms

• For the county: (No direct synonyms as it is a proper noun) Can be referred to by its abbreviation, Hants.
• For the sheep breed: Hampshire Down.

Related Phrases

• New Forest pony: A breed of pony originating from the New Forest in Hampshire.
• South Downs Way: A long-distance footpath and bridleway that runs through Hampshire and Sussex.

Học thuật

Noun

1. British breed of hornless dark-faced domestic sheep
2. a county of southern England on the English Channel

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Hampshire
• Hampshire down