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Definition of shetlands

shetlands

/ˈʃɛt.ləndz/
shet · lands
Plural:Shetlands
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shetlands Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A subarctic archipelago of Scotland situated in the northern Atlantic Ocean between Great Britain, the Faroe Islands, and Norway.

2

Animals belonging to a breed originating in the Shetland Islands, especially small, hardy ponies or agile herding dogs (Shetland sheepdogs).

Example

"The children learned to ride on gentle Shetlands at the local equestrian center."

3

Garments, especially sweaters, knitted from the soft, lightweight wool of sheep native to the Shetland Islands.

Example

"The boutique stocked a colorful assortment of traditional Scottish Shetlands for the winter season."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shetlands. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shetlands
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