Santa Gertrudis
[ san-tuhger-troo-dis ]
noun
one of an American breed of beef cattle, developed from Shorthorn and Brahman stock for endurance to torrid temperatures.
Origin of Santa Gertrudis
1An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; named after a division of a ranch in Texas
Words Nearby Santa Gertrudis
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How to use Santa Gertrudis in a sentence
With so much at stake, Santa Gertrudis could take care of itself for another day.
The Mystery of The Barranca | Herman WhitakerA man would have to throw in a young Santa Gertrudis bull now to get a copy.
Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest | J. Frank DobieYou are not the first man to denounce on my land, nor is Santa Gertrudis the only location.
The Mystery of The Barranca | Herman Whitaker
British Dictionary definitions for Santa Gertrudis
Santa Gertrudis
/ (ˈsæntə ɡəˈtruːdɪs) /
noun
one of a breed of large red beef cattle developed in Texas
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