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Dartmoor

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Dart·moor  (därtmr, -môr, -mr)
An upland region of southwest England noted for its bare granite tors. There are remains of numerous Bronze Age settlements.
Dartmoor [ˈdɑːtˌmʊə]
n
1. (Placename) a moorland plateau in SW England, in SW Devon: a national park since 1951. Area: 945 sq. km (365 sq. miles)
2. (Placename) a prison in SW England, on Dartmoor: England's main prison for long-term convicts
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) a small strong breed of pony, originally from Dartmoor
4. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a hardy coarse-woolled breed of sheep originally from Dartmoor


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And by the way, Harry, talking about silly marriages, what is this humbug your father tells me about Dartmoor wanting to marry an American?
The Picture Of Dorian Gray by Wilde, Oscar View in context
The country round is very lonely, but about half a mile to the north there is a small cluster of villas which have been built by a Tavistock contractor for the use of invalids and others who may wish to enjoy the pure Dartmoor air.
Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan View in context
You needn't waste any pity on HIM, old chap; he escaped from Dartmoor yesterday afternoon.
The Amateur Cracksman by Hornung, E. W. View in context
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