Corriedale

noun

Cor·​rie·​dale ˈkȯr-ē-ˌdāl How to pronounce Corriedale (audio)
ˈkär-ē-
: any of a breed of rather large usually hornless sheep developed in New Zealand and raised for mutton and wool

Word History

Etymology

Corriedale, ranch in New Zealand

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Corriedale was in 1902

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“Corriedale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Corriedale. Accessed 11 Dec. 2023.

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