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Definition of sussex

sussex

/ˈsʌs.ɪks/
Sus · sex
Plural:Sussexes
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sussex Lexical Profile

• noun

1

British A historic county in southeastern England bordering the English Channel, now administratively divided into East Sussex and West Sussex.

2

A British breed of dual-purpose domestic chicken kept for both egg production and meat, having a rectangular body and existing in several plumage colors.

Example

"The farmer added several speckled Sussex hens to the backyard flock for their reliable winter egg-laying."

3

A traditional English breed of reddish-brown beef cattle originating in the Weald of southeastern England.

Example

"The pasture was grazed by a herd of dark red Sussex cattle."

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