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Ryeland

American  
[rahy-luhnd] / ˈraɪ lənd /

noun

  1. one of an English breed of white-faced sheep, yielding wool of high quality.


Ryeland British  
/ ˈraɪlənd /

noun

  1. a breed of large hornless sheep having fine wool, originating from Herefordshire, England

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Etymology

Origin of Ryeland

First recorded in 1795–1805; named after Ryelands, a district in Herefordshire, England

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"Suddenly, we had a major, major talent playing Susan Ryeland," said Horowitz.

From Salon • Oct. 24, 2022

As book editor Susan Ryeland goes through her client's home in hopes of finding the missing chapter, she is convinced that Conway's death is in fact a murder.

From Salon • Oct. 24, 2022

The car is driven by Susan Ryeland, who inhabits an entirely different world — the present.

From New York Times • Oct. 13, 2022

In between the Susan Ryeland books, Horowitz wrote two other crime novels featuring the private investigator Daniel Hawthorne.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2020

If of the true Merino, it will explain the superior quality of the English middle-wools, the Ryeland, South Downs, and some others.

From Domestic Animals History and description of the horse, mule, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry and farm dogs; with directions for their management, breeding, crossing, rearing, feeding, and preparation for a profitable market; also their diseases and remedies. Together with full directions for the management of the dairy. by Allen, Richard L.