Limousin

noun Lim·ou·sin \li-ˈmü-sin, ˈli-mə-ˌzēn, lē-mü-ˈzaⁿ\

Definition of LIMOUSIN

: any of a French breed of medium-sized yellowish-red cattle bred especially for meat

Limousin, France

First Known Use: 1920

geographical name Li·mou·sin \ˌlē-mu̇-ˈzaⁿ\

region & former province S cen France W of Auvergne ∗ Limoges

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