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Definition of Southdown in English: Southdownnoun ˈsaʊθdaʊnˈsouTHdoun A sheep of a breed raised especially for mutton, originally on the South Downs of Hampshire and Sussex. Example sentencesExamples - Mrs Beeton considered that Southdowns had a better flavour, and noted that, for these, demand exceeded supply.
- From the 19th century onwards, it was not uncommon to see flocks of a thousand Southdowns on the large estates in the south.
- The Norfolk Horn was used along with Southdowns in the development of the Suffolk breed of sheep.
- I think the Southdown has rather an endearing appearance owing to its puffy woolly cheeks and teddy bear look.
- Her heart lies with these older breeds, especially the Southdown.
Definition of Southdown in US English: SouthdownnounˈsouTHdoun A sheep of a breed raised especially for mutton, originally on the South Downs of southern England. Example sentencesExamples - From the 19th century onwards, it was not uncommon to see flocks of a thousand Southdowns on the large estates in the south.
- The Norfolk Horn was used along with Southdowns in the development of the Suffolk breed of sheep.
- I think the Southdown has rather an endearing appearance owing to its puffy woolly cheeks and teddy bear look.
- Her heart lies with these older breeds, especially the Southdown.
- Mrs Beeton considered that Southdowns had a better flavour, and noted that, for these, demand exceeded supply.
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