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West Country

British

noun

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

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But the champions bounced back to thrash Bristol Bears 40-15 at home on Saturday to win a feisty West Country derby and pick up their fourth win of the season.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

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

He was rejected by Arsenal, Spurs and Millwall as a youngster before ending up in a West Country academy run by former Leeds and Forest Green manager Dave Hockaday.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2025

I have heard this is happening on dairy farms across the West Country, as the long dry spring turned into a hot summer, and the grass faded.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

So then, there seems little reason why I should not undertake my motoring trip to the West Country.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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