Montadale

Montadale
/mon"teuh dayl'/, n.
one of a breed of white-faced, hornless sheep developed in the U.S. by crossing Cheviot rams and Columbia ewes, noted for their meat and heavy fleece.
[1945-50; MONTA(NA) + -dale, as in CORRIEDALE]

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