Tamworth

[ tam-wurth ]

/ ˈtæmˌwɜrθ /

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noun

one of an English breed of red hogs, raised chiefly for bacon.

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Origin of Tamworth

After Tamworth, in Staffordshire, England where the breed was developed

Words nearby Tamworth

tampion, tampon, tamponade, tampur, tam-tam, Tamworth, tan, tan-1, tana, Tanach, tanager

Other definitions for Tamworth (2 of 2)

Tamworth²

[ tam-wurth ]

/ ˈtæmˌwɜrθ /

noun

a city in E Australia.

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How to use Tamworth in a sentence

In any record of electoral humour Mr. Muntz, the member for Tamworth, must hold a distinguished place.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 109, July 27, 1895|Various
We have been talking matters over—I and Peter Tamworth and the others.
Roger the Bold|F. S. Brereton
There was a grunt of assent from Peter Tamworth, while Roger was bound to agree.
Roger the Bold|F. S. Brereton
It was Peter Tamworth who had made the discovery, and he voiced it at the top of his power.
Roger the Bold|F. S. Brereton

Before his accession to the House of Lords he was elected member for Tamworth.
Norfolk Annals|Charles Mackie

British Dictionary definitions for Tamworth (1 of 2)

tamworth

/ (ˈtæmwəθ) /

noun

(often capital) any of a hardy rare breed of long-bodied reddish pigs

Word Origin for tamworth

named after Tamworth, England, where it was developed

British Dictionary definitions for Tamworth (2 of 2)

Tamworth

/ (ˈtæmwəθ) /

noun

a market town in W central England, in SE Staffordshire. Pop: 71 650 (2001)

a city in SE Australia, in E central New South Wales: industrial centre of an agricultural region. Pop: 32 543 (2001)

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