San·ta Ger·tru·dis (s n t gr-tr  d s)n. pl. Santa Gertrudis Any of a breed of large beef cattle that are highly resistant to heat and insects, developed in the United States by crossing Brahmans and shorthorns. [After the Santa Gertrudis section of the King Ranch in Kingsville, Texas.] |
Santa Gertrudis [ˈsæntə gəˈtruːdɪs]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) one of a breed of large red beef cattle developed in Texas
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| Noun | 1. |  Santa Gertrudis - Brahman and shorthorn crossbreed of red cattle; hardy in hot regionsbeef, beef cattle - cattle that are reared for their meat |
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