West Country

British

noun

the southwest of England, esp Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset

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Late tries from Sam Underhill and Henry Arundell wrapped up a 40-15 win for Bath in their West Country derby clash with Bristol.

From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025

The West Country is studded with dairy farms making their own ice cream, but none use solar power to this extent.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

Normally, like a lot of West Country dairy farms, the cows are out in the fields all summer, just grazing on rich natural pastures.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

The painting was done as part of Turner's first artistic tour when he was a teenager, where he travelled from London to the West Country.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2025

“So I suppose you’re going to tell me he caused the hurricane in the West Country too?” said the Prime Minister, his temper rising with every pace he took.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

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