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Rom·ney | \ ˈräm-nē 
, ˈrəm- \
, ˈrəm- \Definition of Romney
(Entry 1 of 3)
: any of a British breed of hardy long-wooled sheep especially adapted to damp or marshy regions and raised for both mutton and wool
— called also Romney Marsh
Romney
biographical name (1)Rom·ney | \ ˈräm-nē , ˈrəm- \
, ˈrəm- \Definition of Romney (Entry 2 of 3)
George 1734–1802 English painter
Romney
biographical name (2)Rom·ney | \ ˈräm-nē \
\Definition of Romney (Entry 3 of 3)
(Willard) Mitt 1947– American businessman and politician
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