shorthorn

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short·horn (shôrt

hôrn

)

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]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) a short-horned breed of cattle with several regional varieties Also called Durham

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shorthorn - English breed of short-horned cattle

Durham

beef, beef cattle - cattle that are reared for their meat

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