Etymology

downland

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Today it means: An area of rolling hills (downs), often grassy pasture over chalk or limestone. Full definition →

Old English dūnland
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  1. Old English · inherited fromdūnland
  2. English todaydownland

From Old English dūnland, equivalent to down + land.

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