"downland" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: downlands [plural]
Etymology: down + land Etymology templates: {{compound|en|down|land}} down + land Head templates: {{en-noun}} downland (plural downlands)
  1. (UK) An area of rolling hills (downs), often grassy pasture over chalk or limestone. Tags: UK Hypernyms: land
    Sense id: en-downland-en-noun-HLcd5ROD Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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