What is another word for Southdown?

Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ʊθda͡ʊn] (IPA)

There are a few synonyms for the word "Southdown". One such term is "Downland", which refers to the rolling hills or high plateau areas in southern England where the Southdown sheep breed originated. Another synonym is "Southdown breed", which is a specific type of domesticated sheep known for their wool and meat. Additionally, "South Downs" is another term used to describe the Southdown area of southern England that encompasses many of the rolling hills and valleys where the breed thrives. Other synonyms that could be used to describe Southdown might include "Yorkshire Down" or "Hampshire Down", which are similar breeds that also originated in the southern English region.

Synonyms for Southdown:

  • Other relevant words:

    lamb

What are the hypernyms for Southdown?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Southdown

He took it for granted that all his neighbours must necessarily be as keenly interested as himself in the horse he had ridden that morning to the meet of the Southdown foxhounds, and in the run from Henderley Wood through the Buxted covers to Crowborough village.
"The Beautiful Wretch; The Pupil of Aurelius; and The Four Macnicols"
William Black
Tell him I don't know anything about the relative merits of Durham or Alderney breeds of cattle, or Southdown sheep, or anything of that sort.
"Her Mother's Secret"
Emma D. E. N. Southworth
Yes, both good things in their way, but I like the chemical components to have taken other forms, Rob, my boy; good Highland Scots beef and Southdown mutton.
"The Star-Gazers"
George Manville Fenn

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