I. ˈham(p)ˌshi(ə)r, ˈhaam-, -ˌshiə, -_shə(r) noun
Etymology: from Hampshire, England
1. usually capitalized : an American breed of black, white-belted swine with white forelegs, rather long head, and straight face
2. -s often capitalized : an animal of the Hampshire breed
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: from Hampshire, England
: of or from Hampshire, England : of the kind or style prevalent in Hampshire
III. noun
also hampshire down | ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷|dau̇n
Etymology: Hampshire (II)
1. usually capitalized H&D : a British breed of medium-wooled mutton-type sheep that are large, thick-fleshed, and hornless and have dark faces and legs
2. -s usually capitalized H , often capitalized D : a sheep of the Hampshire breed