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Definition of downs country in English:

downs country

Pronunciation /ˈdaʊnz ˌkʌntri/

noun

(also down country)

  • Gently rolling hill country, typically with few trees and used mainly for pasture; downland. Chiefly with reference to certain areas of southern England and western Queensland, Australia.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in The Morning Chronicle. In some forms from down + country;.