Ryeland

noun

Rye·​land
ˈrīlənd
1
: an old English breed of hardy hornless white-faced sheep producing high quality wool and quick-maturing lambs of good size
2
or ryeland plural Ryelands or ryelands : an animal of the Ryeland breed

Word History

Etymology

from Ryelands, district and hamlet in Herefordshire, England

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Ryeland was in 1802

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

Dictionary Entries Near Ryeland

Cite this Entry

“Ryeland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ryeland. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!