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shorthorn

noun, short·horn often capitalized \-ˌhrn\

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
SHORTHORN Defined for Kids

shorthorn

noun short·horn \ˈshrt-ˌhrn\

Definition of SHORTHORN for Kids

:  a cow of a short-horned breed of beef and dairy cattle developed in England

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