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The sheep was unknown to native races in this pastureless land, and, though introduced by the earliest colonists, is still spoken of as "the Dutch goat," no other term existing for it in Malay parlance.

From Through the Malay Archipelago by Richings, Emily

Mineral salt and borax abound on this arid and almost wholly pastureless soil. 

From Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 by Huc, Évariste Régis

The lambs athirst for mother's milk   Filled all the place with piteous sounds: Their mothers' bones made white for miles   The pastureless wet pasture grounds.

From Goblin Market, The Prince's Progress, and Other Poems by Rossetti, Christina Georgina