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Leicester2

Syllabification: (Leices·ter)
Pronunciation: /ˈlestər/

Definition of Leicester

noun

  • 1 (also Red Leicester) a kind of mild, firm cheese, typically orange-colored and originally made in Leicestershire.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.

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Definition of Leicester in the British & World English dictionary