Hereford

noun Her·e·ford \ˈhər-fərd sometimes ˈher-ə-\

Definition of HEREFORD

: any of a breed of hardy red-coated beef cattle of English origin with white faces and markings

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Hereford former county in England

First Known Use: 1805

geographical name Her·e·ford \ˈher-ə-fərd, US also ˈhər-fərd\

or Her·e·ford·shire \-ˌshir, -shər\ county W England on Welsh border

town W England in Herefordshire pop 49,800

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