I. ˈshräp-ˌshir, -shər, especially US -ˌshī(-ə)r, especially Southern ˈsräp- noun
Etymology: Shropshire, England
Date: 1803
: any of a breed of dark-faced hornless sheep of English origin that are raised for both mutton and wool
II. ˈshräp-shər, -ˌshir geographical name
or Sal·op ˈsa-ləp, -ˌläp
county W England bordering on Wales capital Shrewsbury area 1396 square miles (3616 square kilometers ), population 401,600