kyloe

/ˈkaɪloʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of land area, equal to 30 to 40 acres, especially in Scotland.

“The farm was divided into several kyloe for each family to work.”

2. noun

A Scottish sheep or other livestock in a field or pasture.

“The shepherd counted his kyloe in the highlands.”

Synonyms

  • acreage
  • pasture

Antonyms

  • barren
  • wasteland