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Rambouillet

name · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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name

Meaning 1

A commune and subprefecture in Yvelines department, Île-de-France, France.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A sheep of a breed that originated in France.

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noun

Meaning 3

hardy sheep developed from the merino producing both good mutton and fine wool

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: domestic sheep, Ovis aries

History

Etymology

From French Rambouillet. Doublet of rumbullion.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Navajo: dibé doolkʼoolí — breed of sheep
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