Chianina

[kee-uh-nee-nuh]

noun

plural

Chianini 

1. one of a large breed of beef cattle, originally of Italy, used also as a draft animal.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Chianina¹

< Italian, feminine of chianino literally, pertaining to Chiana, a river and valley in Tuscany

Example Sentences

Made from Italy's Chianina cattle, bistecca alla Fiorentina is a classic Italian steak dish incorporating lemon and rosemary as finishes.

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He has two bulls on loan, White Chianina, which are about a foot taller than the Devons and Durhams he lost.

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Meanwhile, the world’s tallest steer record is held by an Italian Chianina ox named Bellino.

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Bellino, a 6-foot-7 chianina ox living in Rome, Italy, holds that record.

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According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the tallest living steer is a Chianina, named Bellino, who stands about 6 feet, 7 inches tall.

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