"Herdwick" meaning in All languages combined

See Herdwick on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: Herdwicks [plural]
Etymology: Derived from Old Norse herdvyck, "sheep pasture". Head templates: {{en-noun}} Herdwick (plural Herdwicks)
  1. A sheep of a Cumbrian breed prized for their robust health and durable wool. Wikipedia link: Herdwick
    Sense id: en-Herdwick-en-noun-sNgkwfMB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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