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long horn

noun

  1. a moist Cheddar of cylindrical shape, weighing about 12 pounds (5.4 kilograms).


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Word History and Origins

Origin of long horn1

First recorded in 1825–35

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Example Sentences

He wanted a new loading-rod for his rifle; and he had gazed covetously at the kobaoba's long horn.

He then ran out of the lake, and charged about in search of the rhinoceros; but long-horn was no longer to be found!

Craig remembered reading of the stampede of the long-horn cattle in the early days of the American west.

Oh, yes; the fancy guys would run up against a long horn every time they made a break.

It has a long horn on its forehead, and lets it hang when alone, but erects it immediately on seeing an enemy.

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