Texel

American  

[tes-uhl, tek-suhl] / ˈtɛs əl, ˈtɛk səl /

noun

1. 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).

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Texel British  

/ ˈtɛksəl /

noun

1. a breed of sheep originating from the Netherlands having a heavy white fleece: kept for the production of lean lambs

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Etymology

Origin of Texel

C20: named after Texel, one of the West Frisian Islands off the Netherlands

Example Sentences

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Texel

But what stuck with me was a quiet scene in the hold between Lyra and Coram van Texel, gray-haired adviser to the king of the Gyptians.

From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2019

But when the artifacts were put on display a few weeks ago at the Kaap Skil Museum in Texel, the owner of the dress was unknown.

From National Geographic ● May 5, 2016

Ms. Shutte had encountered the effects of a malfunctioning furnace, said Mark Texel, director of the New Jersey State Park Service in Trenton.

From New York Times ● Jul. 25, 2014

“We immediately called in a triage team,” Mr. Texel said.

From New York Times ● Jul. 25, 2014

Coram van Texel helped Malcolm haul La Belle Sauvage up onto the grass and then said, “Remember what I told you about the flood. And about Bonneville.”

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman