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Definition of shropshire

shropshire

/ˈʃrɒp.ʃər/
shrop · shire
Plural:Shropshires
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Adjective:Salopian
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shropshire Lexical Profile

• noun

1

British A historic and ceremonial county in the West Midlands region of England, bordering Wales to the west and noted for its rural landscape and early Industrial Revolution heritage at Ironbridge Gorge.

2

A hardy breed of domestic medium-wool, hornless sheep with a dark face and legs, originating in the hills of Shropshire, England, and raised for both meat and wool.

Example

"The farmer introduced several purebred Shropshires into the flock to improve wool density."

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• Nearby Words

shrinkwrap
shrivel
shroom
shropshire
shroud
shrub
shrubbery

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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