Ayrshire
Americannoun
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one of a Scottish breed of hardy dairy cattle having long, curving horns.
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Also called Ayr. a historic county in SW Scotland.
noun
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a historical county of SW Scotland, formerly part of Strathclyde region (1975–96), now divided into the council areas of North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, and East Ayrshire
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any one of a hardy breed of brown-and-white dairy cattle
Example Sentences
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City of Edinburgh, North Ayrshire and South Ayrshire councils paid out just 6% of claims, while Highland Council paid out 74%.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
A wildlife haven in Ayrshire has been "trashed" due to a four-year wait over whether or not to designate the site for protection, according to environmental campaigners.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
Charles received the badge at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire for his personal work in promoting nature and sustainability, particularly through The King's Foundation.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
The park, if created, would have covered large parts of Dumfries and Galloway, as well as parts of Ayrshire.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
He was behind the wheel, but even as he set his weight to it Allerdyce—-eternally smiling Scot from Ayrshire, called Soda Bannocks—collapsed over the piece he had commanded and worked.
From A Tatter of Scarlet Adventurous Episodes of the Commune in the Midi 1871 by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)
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