cotswold

Thân thiện

A farmer shears a Cotswold sheep in a green pasture.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A breed of sheep: "Cotswold" refers to a specific breed of domestic sheep known for its long, lustrous wool.
   • Originating from a specific region: This breed is named after and originates from the Cotswold Hills area in south-central England.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The farmer raises Cotswold sheep for their high-quality wool.
  • The long, curly fleece of the Cotswold is highly prized by hand-spinners.

Advanced Usage

• Used attributively: The term can be used as an adjective to describe things related to this breed of sheep.
  • She purchased some beautiful Cotswold wool for her knitting project.
  • The Cotswold breed is considered a dual-purpose sheep, valued for both wool and meat.

Variants and Related Words

• Cotswolds (proper noun): The name of the region of rolling hills in England from which the sheep breed takes its name.
  • We went hiking in the Cotswolds last summer.

Synonyms

• Longwool sheep: A general category for sheep breeds, like the Cotswold, known for their long wool.
• English longwool: Another descriptive term for such breeds originating in England.

Notes on Meaning

• The word "Cotswold" is a proper noun when referring to the geographical region (the Cotswold Hills). When referring to the sheep breed, it is typically used as a common noun, though it is always capitalized as it is derived from a proper name. The primary and most specific meaning is the breed of sheep.

Học thuật

Noun

1. sheep with long wool originating in the Cotswold Hills

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