Friesian

[ free-zhuhn ]

adjective, noun
  1. Chiefly British. Holstein (def. 1).

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How to use Friesian in a sentence

  • Whereon, taking the fiddle and screwing up the keys, he began to play in a way which astonished the Friesian steward.

  • “Under der lee of one of der Friesian Islands,” replied the captain.

    Boy Scouts in the North Sea | G. Harvey Ralphson
  • The Dutch-Friesian cow is large, readily takes on flesh when not in milk, and therefore makes splendid beef.

    Hints on Dairying | T. D. Curtis
  • Perhaps as widely separated from the Dutch-Friesian cow as any breed is the Jersey.

    Hints on Dairying | T. D. Curtis
  • For general or all purposes, the Dutch-Friesian cow is not excelled.

    Hints on Dairying | T. D. Curtis

British Dictionary definitions for Friesian (1 of 2)

Friesian1

/ (ˈfriːʒən) /


noun
  1. British any of several breeds of black-and-white dairy cattle having a high milk yield: Usual US and Canadian name: Holstein

British Dictionary definitions for Friesian (2 of 2)

Friesian2

/ (ˈfriːʒən) /


noun, adjective
  1. a variant of Frisian

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