Charolais

[ shar-uh-ley ]

noun

1. one of a breed of large white or cream-colored beef cattle, originally of France, often used in crossbreeding.

Charolais

/ ˈʃærəˌleɪ /

noun

1. a breed of large white beef cattle that originated in France

Word History and Origins

Origin of Charolais¹

1890–95; < French charolais (masculine), charolaise (feminine) literally, pertaining to the town of Charolles (Saône-et-Loire) and le Charolais its environs

Word History and Origins

Origin of Charolais¹

C19: from French: named after Monts du Charollais, E France

Example Sentences

“A better man at heart,” said Leonard, who had learnt to love the Count de Charolais.

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I, my dear chevalier, am now waiting for Mademoiselle de Charolais's coverlet.

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Later on, Hubert admitted him into partnership, and both were made court painters to Philip of Charolais.

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There is a grand chain of mountains on the right, called the Charolais.

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Daddy Charolais and his son ought to be mounting guard by now.

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