noun
Shropshire
SHROP-shuh
Shropshire (noun) means a breed of black-faced, hornless sheep originally from the English county of the same name. Example: “The farm kept a small flock of Shropshire sheep.”
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A breed of black-faced, hornless sheep originally from the English county of the same name.
"The farm kept a small flock of Shropshire sheep."
How to use Shropshire
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA hardy, black-faced sheep breed named after the county where it originated.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Shropshires
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Etymology
Named after the English county of Shropshire, from Old English Scrobbesbyrigscir.
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What does “Shropshire” mean?
The word “Shropshire” means a breed of black-faced, hornless sheep originally from the English county of the same name. In plain terms, a hardy, black-faced sheep breed named after the county where it originated.
How do you pronounce “Shropshire”?
“Shropshire” is pronounced SHROP-shuh (/ˈʃɹɒp.ʃə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “Shropshire” in a sentence?
Here is “Shropshire” used in a sentence: “The farm kept a small flock of Shropshire sheep.”
What part of speech is “Shropshire”?
“Shropshire” is a noun.
Where does the word “Shropshire” come from?
The word “Shropshire” comes from Old English. Named after the English county of Shropshire, from Old English Scrobbesbyrigscir.
