Hereford (redirected from Hereford encephalopathy-microphthalmia syndrome)

Here·ford  (hûrfrd, hr-frd)

n.

Any of a breed of beef cattle developed in England and having a reddish coat with white face, chest, belly, and lower legs.

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[After Hereford, a former county of western England.]

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Hereford [ˈhɛrɪfəd]

n

1. (Placename) a city in W England, in Herefordshire on the River Wye: trading centre for agricultural produce; cathedral (begun 1079). Pop.: 54 326 (1991)

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) a hardy breed of beef cattle characterized by a red body, red and white head, and white markings

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

Hereford - hardy English breed of dairy cattle raised extensively in United States whiteface beef, beef cattle - cattle that are reared for their meat