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Definition of Shetland
1. Noun. An archipelago of about 100 islands in the North Atlantic off the north coast of Scotland.
Exact synonyms: Shetland Islands, Zetland
Group relationships: Scotland, Atlantic, Atlantic Ocean
Generic synonyms: Archipelago
Group relationships: Scotland, Atlantic, Atlantic Ocean
Generic synonyms: Archipelago
2. Noun. A small sheepdog resembling a collie that was developed in the Shetland Islands.
Exact synonyms: Shetland Sheep Dog, Shetland Sheepdog
Generic synonyms: Sheep Dog, Sheepdog, Shepherd Dog
Generic synonyms: Sheep Dog, Sheepdog, Shepherd Dog
Definition of Shetland
1. Proper noun. The Shetland Islands. ¹
2. Noun. A particular breed of pony. ¹
3. Noun. A pony of this breed. ¹
4. Noun. A particular breed of sheep. ¹
5. Noun. A sheep of this breed. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Shetland
1. a wool yarn [n -S]