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Texel
[ tes-uhl, tek-suhl ]
noun
- an island off the N coast of the Netherlands, in the North Sea: largest of the West Frisian Islands. 71 sq. mi. (184 sq. km).
Texel
/ ˈtɛksəl /
noun
- a breed of sheep originating from the Netherlands having a heavy white fleece: kept for the production of lean lambs
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Texel1
C20: named after Texel, one of the West Frisian Islands off the Netherlands
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Example Sentences
The door, opening again, disclosed the agitated face of Texel, a foremast hand.
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He dragged Mahmud up, and herded him, with Texel and the now silent witch-woman, out the forward cabin door.
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The Dutch fleet, frozen in the Texel, surrendered to a handful of cavalry without firing its guns.
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That was not so difficult, since your Terror of the Seas was locked up safe enough in the Texel.
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In Rotterdam I had a travelling-chaise stripped, and set off at the devil's pace for the Texel.
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