shetland
/ˈʃɛtlənd/
noun
- A breed of small, sturdy pony originally from the Shetland Islands.
- The children learned to ride on a gentle shetland.
- She bought a shetland for her daughter's birthday.
- The farm has three shetlands in the pasture.
- Wool or yarn from sheep raised on the Shetland Islands, known for being soft and warm.
- She knitted a scarf using soft shetland yarn.
- The store sells high-quality shetland in many colors.
- This sweater is made from pure shetland.
adjective
- Relating to the Shetland Islands or their products, especially ponies, sheepdogs, or wool.
- Her shetland sheepdog is incredibly smart and loyal.
- They own a shetland pony that is very friendly.
- The shetland wool sweater kept him warm in the winter.