Alderney
Americannoun
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one of the Channel Islands in the English Channel. 3 sq. mi. (8 sq. km).
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any of several breeds of cattle raised originally in the Channel Islands, as the Jersey or Guernsey.
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French name: Aurigny. one of the Channel Islands, in the English Channel: separated from the French coast by a dangerous tidal channel (the Race of Alderney ). Pop: 2294 (2001). Area: 8 sq km (3 sq miles)
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an early, but now extinct, breed of dairy cattle originating from the island of Alderney
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Alderney Electricity is the main wholesaler for the island's fuel, which is shipped from the UK via Guernsey.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Alderney States Member Alex Snowdon said he wanted the island's government to explore a relief on the current duty paid on fuel imports.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
An Alderney politician has called for a relief on fuel duty in a bid to reduce the impact of rising fuel prices on the island.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Guernsey Post, which runs the postal service in Alderney, has already begun moving to electric vehicles with four of its six vehicles in Alderney Post already electric.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
They have 40 small Alderney cows, all the same breed and colour, pretty little beasts, and so wonderfully clean, kept like pet dogs.
From Letters of a Diplomat's Wife 1883-1900 by Waddington, Mary King
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