Charolais

[shar-uh-ley]

noun

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

Also Cha·ro·laise

[shar-uh-leyz] /ˌʃær əˈleɪz/.

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

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Historical Examples of charolais

There is a grand chain of mountains on the right, called the Charolais.
First Impressions on a Tour upon the Continent
Marianne Baillie
During his absence, the Countess of Charolais had died and been buried at Antwerp.
Charles the Bold
Ruth Putnam
In Dinant this feeling was high, and there was, moreover, a manifestation of special animosity against the Count of Charolais.
Charles the Bold
Ruth Putnam
In the meanwhile the count of Charolais obtained the surrender of Ponthieu.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8
Various
In proportion to the resignation displayed by the king was the joy of the Count of Charolais at seeing himself so near to peace.
A Popular History of France From The Earliest Times
Francois Pierre Guillaume Guizot

British Dictionary definitions for charolais

Charolais

noun

a breed of large white beef cattle that originated in France

Word Origin for Charolais

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

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