Texel

[ tes-uhl, tek-suhl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

an island off the N coast of the Netherlands, in the North Sea: largest of the West Frisian Islands. 71 sq. mi. (184 sq. km).

Texel

/ ˈtɛksəl /

a breed of sheep originating from the Netherlands having a heavy white fleece: kept for the production of lean lambs

Origin of Texel¹

C20: named after Texel, one of the West Frisian Islands off the Netherlands

The door, opening again, disclosed the agitated face of Texel, a foremast hand.

He dragged Mahmud up, and herded him, with Texel and the now silent witch-woman, out the forward cabin door.

The Dutch fleet, frozen in the Texel, surrendered to a handful of cavalry without firing its guns.

That was not so difficult, since your Terror of the Seas was locked up safe enough in the Texel.

In Rotterdam I had a travelling-chaise stripped, and set off at the devil's pace for the Texel.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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