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
If he decided to espouse the cause of Henry VI., the Count of Charolais should be given a command.
From Charles the Bold Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477 by Putnam, Ruth
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