cheviots
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
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a range of hills on the border between England and Scotland
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