Texel
[ tes-uhl, tek-suhl ]
/ ˈtɛs əl, ˈtɛk səl /
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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).
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Texel
/ (ˈtɛksəl) /
noun
a breed of sheep originating from the Netherlands having a heavy white fleece: kept for the production of lean lambs
Word Origin for Texel
C20: named after Texel, one of the West Frisian Islands off the Netherlands
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