shetland

/ˈʃɛtlənd/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
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