Herdwick
Noun
Meaning
Herdwick (plural Herdwicks)
A sheep of a Cumbrian breed prized for their robust health and durable wool.
Examples
Providing excellent support for back, side and front sleepers, this supportive but sumptuous mattress is crafted from a blend of cashmere, cotton, wool and fleece — the latter sourced from Herdwick sheep farmers in the Lake District.
She left nearly all her property to the National Trust, including over convert of land, sixteen farms, cottages and herds of cattle and Herdwick sheep.