Shropshire

/ˈʃɹɒp.ʃə(ɹ)/

ƩɹⱰP · ʃə(ɹ) (2 syllables)

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Definition

One of an English breed of black-faced hornless sheep similar to the Southdown, but larger.

Etymology

From Old English Sċrobbesbyriġscīr, from Sċrobbesburh (“Shrewsbury”) + sċīr (“shire”).