Hampshire

/ˈhæm(p)ʃɪər/
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Other forms: Hampshires

Definitions of Hampshire
  1. noun
    a county of southern England on the English Channel
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    county
    (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
  2. noun
    British breed of hornless dark-faced domestic sheep
    synonyms: Hampshire down
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    type of:
    Ovis aries, domestic sheep
    any of various breeds raised for wool or edible meat or skin
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