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Charolais

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Cha·ro·lais  (shär-l)
n. pl. Charolais
1. Any of a breed of large white beef cattle developed in France.
2. A semisoft French cheese made of a blend of cow's milk and goat's milk.
[French, after Charolles, a town in the Burgundy region of eastern France.]
Charolais [ˈʃærəˌleɪ]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) a breed of large white beef cattle that originated in France
[from French: named after Monts du Charollais, E France]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Charolais - large white or cream-colored breed from France
beef, beef cattle - cattle that are reared for their meat


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The readers of the Hosannah will re- gret to learn that the hadndsome and popular Sir Charolais of Gaul, who dur- ing his four weeks' stay at the Bull and Halibut, this city, has won every heart by his polished manners and elegant conversation, will pull out to-day for home.
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