Charolais
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Charolais
1890–95; < French charolais (masculine), charolaise (feminine) literally, pertaining to the town of Charolles (Saône-et-Loire) and le Charolais its environs
Example Sentences
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Albino bison are also different from white or tan bison that result from crossing bison with white cattle, particularly Charolais.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 20, 2023
Victor's main breeds on his north coast farm now are Charolais and Aberdeen Angus.
From BBC ● May 10, 2023
I was alone on the road; in a paddock, a herd of Charolais cattle grazed.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 29, 2022
In the case of Jim Keller of Terra Cattle of Rose Hill, he is crossing his bull with both Charolais and Angus.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 20, 2020
When Marie was born she was still but the daughter of the Count de Charolais, for ten years more of life remained for the worn out old Philippe le Bon.
From Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) by Pierce Butler
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