stour

[stou(r)]

stour Definition

• 1. a river in southern England that flows through Dorset and Hampshire
• 2. a stiff straw hat with a flat crown and brim, worn especially in the 18th century

Phrases with stour

• Stour Valley

  an area of outstanding natural beauty in East Anglia, England

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• stour hat

  a type of hat with a flat crown and wide brim, made from stiffened straw

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• stour fishing

  fishing for trout or salmon in the River Stour

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Summary: stour in Brief

The term 'stour' [stou(r)] refers to two distinct things: a river in southern England that flows through Dorset and Hampshire, and a stiff straw hat with a flat crown and brim, worn especially in the 18th century.