Ryeland

American  

[rahy-luhnd] / ˈraɪ lənd /

noun

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

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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

Example Sentences

I've read the second Susan Ryeland novel, "Moonflower Murders," which Lesley Manville narrated for the audiobook version.

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Do you think you have another Ryeland novel in you?

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In the rest of Salon's interview, Horowitz discusses the origins of Alan Conway's outrageous scheme, bringing Atticus Pünd outside the pages of his mystery and possible plans to continue Susan Ryeland's adventures.

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

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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.

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