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Romney
ROM-nee
Romney (noun) means a breed of sheep, originally from the Romney Marsh in Kent, England, valued for its long wool and hardiness. Example: “The farm raises Romneys for their thick, lustrous fleece.”
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A breed of sheep, originally from the Romney Marsh in Kent, England, valued for its long wool and hardiness.
"The farm raises Romneys for their thick, lustrous fleece."
"Romney wool is popular with hand-spinners because it takes dye so well."
How to use Romney
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sheep breed from Kent, England, prized for its wool.
Common pairings
a flock of Romneys
Romney wool
Romney fleece
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Etymology
Named after Romney Marsh in Kent, the low-lying marshland where the breed was developed.
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What does “Romney” mean?
The word “Romney” means a breed of sheep, originally from the Romney Marsh in Kent, England, valued for its long wool and hardiness. In plain terms, a sheep breed from Kent, England, prized for its wool.
How do you pronounce “Romney”?
“Romney” is pronounced ROM-nee (/ˈɹɑːmni/ in IPA).
How do you use “Romney” in a sentence?
Here is “Romney” used in a sentence: “The farm raises Romneys for their thick, lustrous fleece.”
What part of speech is “Romney”?
“Romney” is a noun.
Is “Romney” a common word?
“Romney” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What makes Romney sheep different from other sheep breeds?
Romney sheep are valued for their long, dense wool and their hardiness, traits that made them well suited to the wet, marshy conditions of the Romney Marsh in Kent, England, where the breed originated. Their wool is prized by hand spinners and weavers for its length and lustre.
Is Romney used to refer to anything other than the sheep breed?
As a dictionary entry, Romney most specifically denotes the sheep breed from Romney Marsh. The word is also encountered as a surname or place name, but its defined meaning here relates to the sheep breed.
Are Romney sheep raised mainly for wool or for meat?
Romney sheep are primarily prized for their long wool, though like most sheep breeds they are also raised for meat. Their hardiness makes them adaptable to a range of grazing conditions beyond their original marshland habitat.
