Leicester2

 
Pronunciation: /ˈlɛstə/

noun

  • 1 (also Red Leicester) [mass noun] a kind of mild, firm orange cheese originally made in Leicestershire.
  • 2 (also Border Leicester) a sheep of a breed often crossed with other breeds to produce lambs for the meat industry.
  • 3 (also Blue-faced Leicester) a sheep of a breed similar to the Border Leicester, but with finer wool and a darker face.