berks

[burk-sheer, -sher; Brit. bahrk-sheer, -sher]

Berk·shire

[burk-sheer, -sher; Brit. bahrk-sheer, -sher]
noun
1.
Also called Berks [burks; Brit. bahrks] . a county in S England. 658,300; 485 sq. mi. (1255 sq. km).
2.
one of an English breed of black hogs, having white markings on the feet, face, and tail.
3.
a steam locomotive having a two-wheeled front truck, eight driving wheels, and a four-wheeled rear truck.
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Berks is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
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Berks (bɑːks)
 
abbreviation for
Berkshire

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Berks

county, southeastern Pennsylvania, U.S., bounded to the north by Blue Mountain. It consists mostly of mountainous terrain in the Appalachian Ridge and Valley physiographic province-except for the southern corner, which consists of rolling piedmont. The principal streams are the Schuylkill and Conestoga rivers and Maiden, Hay, Northkill, Tulpehocken, Allegheny, Monocacy, and Manatawny creeks. Recreation areas include Ontelaunee and Blue Marsh lakes, as well as Nolde Forest and French Creek state parks. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail follows Blue Mountain along the northwestern edge of the county.

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