Orpington
Americannoun
noun
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a heavy breed of domestic fowl of various single colours, laying brown eggs
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a breed of brown duck with an orange bill
noun
Etymology
Origin of Orpington
First recorded in 1890–95; after Orpington, town in Kent, England
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They felt unwell the next day and were taken to hospital, where Simone, from Orpington in south-east London, was put on life support before she died.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Simone White, 28, from Orpington, south-east London, was one of a number of people taken to hospital when she had been staying in the popular backpacking town of Vang Vieng.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026
It described Ms White, from Orpington, south-east London, as "someone who epitomised our firm values".
From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2024
The victims, aged four and six, were found injured on Mickleham Road in St Paul's Cray, Orpington, just before 09:00 BST.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2024
Sorry to bother you, but I really need to know about Great-Uncle Jim’s Buff Orpington hen.
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
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