shorthorn
shorthorn
Definition
short·horn (-hôrn′)
noun
any of a breed of beef cattle, orig. from England, with short, inward-curving horns and a heavy, low-set body, typically red, white, and roan in color: they are raised for both beef and milk
shorthorn
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- cattle: The shorthorn cattle, which were raised in the Romano-British period are now extinct.
- cow: Shorthorn cows provide milk for making Stilton cheese, in Nottinghamshire.
Noun used with modifier
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