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Shorthorn
[ shawrt-hawrn ]
noun
- one of an English breed of red, white, or roan beef cattle, some having short horns and some naturally hornless.
shorthorn
/ ˈʃɔːtˌhɔːn /
noun
- a short-horned breed of cattle with several regional varieties Also calledDurham
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Shorthorn1
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Example Sentences
Shorthorn breeders came to see that change of blood was necessary.
Although a smaller breed than the Shorthorn or the Hereford, they weigh better than either.
Hence, like the Lincolnshire Red Shorthorn, they may claim to be a dual-purpose breed.
The cross between the Shorthorn and the Aberdeen-Angus is a favourite in the meat markets and at fat-stock competitions.
Many Aberdeen farmers emigrated to Canada, and bought Shorthorn calves in their native county to take with them.
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