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shorthorn
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short·horn  (shôrthôrn)
n.
Any of a breed of beef or dairy cattle that originated in northern England, having short curved horns or no horns and usually red, white, or roan in color. Also called Durham2.

shorthorn [ˈʃɔːtˌhɔːn]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) a short-horned breed of cattle with several regional varieties Also called Durham
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Noun1.shorthorn - English breed of short-horned cattleshorthorn - English breed of short-horned cattle
beef, beef cattle - cattle that are reared for their meat


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