Cheviots

Cheviots
(also the Cheviot Hills)
a range of hills that forms part of the border between England and Scotland. Cheviot sheep, which were originally bred there, are famous for the quality of their wool.

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  • Cheviots — noun a range of hills on the border between England and Scotland • Syn: ↑Cheviot Hills • Instance Hypernyms: ↑hill • Part Holonyms: ↑England, ↑Scotland …   Useful english dictionary

  • (the) Cheviots — the Cheviots [the Cheviots] (also the Cheviot Hills) a range of hills that forms part of the border between England and Scotland. Cheviot sheep, which were originally bred there, are famous for the quality of their wool …   Useful english dictionary

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  • Cheviot Hills — noun a range of hills on the border between England and Scotland • Syn: ↑Cheviots • Instance Hypernyms: ↑hill • Part Holonyms: ↑England, ↑Scotland * * * the Cheviots …   Useful english dictionary

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