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shorthorn
noun, short·horn often capitalized \-ˌhȯrn\
Definition of SHORTHORN
: any of a breed of red, roan, white, or red and white beef cattle originating in northern England and including good milk-producing strains —called also Durham
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First Known Use of SHORTHORN
1847
Rhymes with SHORTHORN
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SHORTHORN Defined for Kids
shorthorn
noun short·horn \ˈshȯrt-ˌhȯrn\
Definition of SHORTHORN for Kids
: a cow of a short-horned breed of beef and dairy cattle developed in England
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