large white
Britishnoun
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Also called: cabbage white. a large white butterfly, Pieris brassicae, with scanty black markings, the larvae of which feed on brassica leaves
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(often capitals) a white large-bodied breed of pig commonly kept for pork, bacon, and for fattening
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LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The beating heart of Kentucky’s bourbon country sits inside a towering building that bills itself as “The Hardest Working Still in America” in large white letters.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
Many families with children, couples and elderly people could be seen under a large white marquee, waiting their turn to see the 13th century skeleton of Italy's patron saint.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
It’s two large white poles that hold up bells with a sign between them that reads “Tulip Time.”
From Slate • Oct. 22, 2025
In a large, white Igloo cooler, the gobies teemed in one corner, blending into rocks and sand that lined the bottom.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2025
Nevertheless, Father held out his large, white hand and spread his fingers wide over the boy’s head.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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