montadale

montadale
noun Etymology: Montana state + dale Date: 1949 any of an American breed of white-faced hornless sheep noted for heavy fleece and good meat conformation

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  • montadale — ˈmäntəˌdāl noun Etymology: Montana state + dale (valley) 1. usually capitalized : an American breed of white faced hornless sheep developed by crossing Cheviot and Columbia sheep and noted for its efficient production of a heavy fleece on a body… …   Useful english dictionary

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  • Montadale — /mon teuh dayl /, n. one of a breed of white faced, hornless sheep developed in the U.S. by crossing Cheviot rams and Columbia ewes, noted for their meat and heavy fleece. [1945 50; MONTA(NA) + dale, as in CORRIEDALE] * * * …   Universalium

  • montadale — mon·ta·dale …   English syllables

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