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Corriedale

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Cor·​rie·​dale | \ ˈkȯr-ē-ˌdāl How to pronounce Corriedale (audio) , ˈkär-ē- \

Definition of Corriedale

: any of a breed of rather large usually hornless sheep developed in New Zealand and raised for mutton and wool

First Known Use of Corriedale

1902, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Corriedale

Corriedale, ranch in New Zealand

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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 4 Mar. 2021.

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