Exmoor
Americannoun
noun
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a high moorland in SW England, in W Somerset and N Devon: chiefly grazing ground for Exmoor ponies, sheep, and red deer
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a small stocky breed of pony with a fawn-coloured nose, originally from Exmoor
Example Sentences
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One farmer in Scotland, where the eagles were reintroduced in 1975, said those in Exmoor should fight plans "tooth and nail" or risk losing lambs to the birds.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
Old stone walls near the shoreline were flattened, while the Exmoor bay's shingle ridge was breached and moved inland by around 90 metres, creating a salt marsh which was left to its natural course.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
Nine females and 10 males from Scottish populations were introduced at secret locations on Exmoor by the Two Moors Pine Marten Project over three weeks last month.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2025
Their return to Exmoor was timed so that the animals could "take advantage of the local abundance of wild autumn fruits", a spokesperson said.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2025
In the midst of these happenings there came a note one day from Mrs. McLean inviting the three young girls to the annual junior week-end house party at Exmoor.
From Molly Brown's Junior Days by Speed, Nell
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