I. Derby
a city in Derbyshire. It is known for its industries, which include engineering and china.

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II. Derby, the
a very important yearly horse race held at Epsom in England in May or June, on a day which is known as Derby Day

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der‧by /ˈdɑːbi $ ˈdɜːrbi/ noun (plural derbies) [countable]
[Date: 1800-1900]
[Sense 1-2, 4: Origin: Derby, important horse race held at Epsom, England, from Lord Derby (1752-1834) who started it. ]
[Sense 3: Origin: From the wearing of such hats at the Derby]

1. Derby used in the names of some well-known horse races:
the Kentucky Derby
the Derby British English (=a famous race in England)

2. British English a sports match between two teams from the same area or city

3. especially American English a man’s hard round hat that is usually black Synonym : bowler British English

4. a particular type of race or competition:
a donkey derby

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Derby, the
a very important yearly horse race held at Epsom in England in May or June, on a day which is known as Derby Day

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