noun
Romney
ROM-nee
noun
1
A breed of sheep, originally from the Romney Marsh in Kent, England, valued for its long wool and hardiness.
"The farm raises Romneys for their thick, lustrous fleece."
"Romney wool is popular with hand-spinners because it takes dye so well."
How to Use Romney
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sheep breed from Kent, England, prized for its wool.
Common pairings
a flock of Romneys
Romney wool
Romney fleece
Word Forms
Romneys plural
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Etymology
Named after Romney Marsh in Kent, the low-lying marshland where the breed was developed.