Guernsey

noun Guern·sey \ˈgərn-zē\

plural Guernseys

Definition of GUERNSEY

: any of a breed of usually reddish-brown and white dairy cattle that are larger than the Jersey and produce rich yellowish milk

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Guernsey, Channel Islands

First Known Use: 1834

geographical name Guern·sey \ˈgərn-zē\

island English Channel in the Channel Islands ∗ St. Peter Port area 24 square miles (62 square kilometers), pop 55,421

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