Derbyshire

geographical name

Der·​by·​shire ˈdär-bē-ˌshir How to pronounce Derbyshire (audio)
-shər;
 US also  ˈdər-
variants or Derby
county of north central England; capital Matlock area 1052 square miles (2725 square kilometers), population 769,686

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“Derbyshire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Derbyshire. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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