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Ayrshire
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Ayr·shire  (ârshîr, -shr)
n.
Any of various brown and white dairy cattle of a breed that originated in Ayr, Scotland.

Ayrshire [ˈɛəʃɪə -ʃə]
n
1. (Placename) a historical county of SW Scotland, formerly part of Strathclyde region (1975-96), now divided into the council areas of North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, and East Ayrshire
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) any one of a hardy breed of brown-and-white dairy cattle
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Noun1.Ayrshire - hardy breed of dairy cattle from Ayr, ScotlandAyrshire - hardy breed of dairy cattle from Ayr, Scotland
dairy cattle, dairy cow, milch cow, milcher, milk cow, milker - cattle that are reared for their milk


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