Santa Gertrudis

[ san-tuh ger-troo-dis ]

noun

1. one of an American breed of beef cattle, developed from Shorthorn and Brahman stock for endurance to torrid temperatures.

Santa Gertrudis

/ ˈsæntə ɡəˈtruːdɪs /

noun

1. one of a breed of large red beef cattle developed in Texas

Word History and Origins

Origin of Santa Gertrudis¹

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; named after a division of a ranch in Texas

Example Sentences

With so much at stake, Santa Gertrudis could take care of itself for another day.

From Project Gutenberg

A man would have to throw in a young Santa Gertrudis bull now to get a copy.

From Project Gutenberg

You are not the first man to denounce on my land, nor is Santa Gertrudis the only location.

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