romeldale

romeldale: \\ˈräməlˌdāl\ noun
Etymology: blend of Romney, Rambouillet, and Corriedale

1. usually capitalized : an American breed of utility sheep developed by crossbreeding Romneys and Rambouillets with the intention of retaining a heavy fleece of fine wool while producing a quickly maturing high-grade market lamb

2. -s often capitalized : a sheep of the Romeldale breed

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romeldale — noun Usage: often capitalized Etymology: blend of Romney, Rambouillet, and Corriedale Date: circa 1948 any of a United States breed of sheep yielding a heavy fleece of fine wool and producing a quickly maturing high grade market lamb … New Collegiate Dictionary
romeldale — rom·el·dale … English syllables
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