Hereford
Americannoun
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one of an English breed of red beef cattle having a white face and white body markings.
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one of an American breed of red hogs having white markings.
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a city in Hereford and Worcester, in western England: known for its cathedral.
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a town in northern Texas.
noun
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a city in W England, in Herefordshire on the River Wye: trading centre for agricultural produce; cathedral (begun 1079). Pop: 56 373 (2001)
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a hardy breed of beef cattle characterized by a red body, red and white head, and white markings
Example Sentences
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On Fridays at noon at Belmont Community Centre and every day from 22:00 BST at Pomona Place in Hereford.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
A spokesperson for Hereford and Worcester Scouts said: "We continue to co-operate fully with the ongoing police investigation."
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Two women, a 28-year-old from Hereford and 24-year-old from Senghenydd, Caerphilly, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026
Colin Addison: Played for Arsenal, Nottingham Forest and Sheffield United, and he was Hereford United's manager on their famous 1971-72 FA Cup run in which they upset Newcastle.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025
There were four events in the rodeo: bareback bucking Hereford riding, bareback bucking pony riding, team roping of the same sad-sack cow by six entrants, and pony racing for kids.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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