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Texel

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

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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British Dictionary definitions for Texel

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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