adj
Uncommon
Wiltshire
WIHLT-shuh
Wiltshire (adj) means describing bacon or ham cured using a traditional method associated with the county of Wiltshire, England. Example: “He ordered the full English with Wiltshire-cured bacon.”
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Describing bacon or ham cured using a traditional method associated with the county of Wiltshire, England.
"He ordered the full English with Wiltshire-cured bacon."
How to use Wiltshire
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed mainly to describe a classic English style of cured bacon or ham, named after the county.
Common pairings
Wiltshire bacon
Wiltshire cure
Wiltshire ham
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Etymology
From the English county of Wiltshire, itself named after the town of Wilton.
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What does “Wiltshire” mean?
The word “Wiltshire” means describing bacon or ham cured using a traditional method associated with the county of Wiltshire, England. In plain terms, used mainly to describe a classic English style of cured bacon or ham, named after the county.
How do you pronounce “Wiltshire”?
“Wiltshire” is pronounced WIHLT-shuh (/ˈwɪlt.ʃə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “Wiltshire” in a sentence?
Here is “Wiltshire” used in a sentence: “He ordered the full English with Wiltshire-cured bacon.”
What part of speech is “Wiltshire”?
“Wiltshire” is an adjective.
Is “Wiltshire” a common word?
“Wiltshire” is an uncommon word in modern English.
