Hereford

American  

[hur-ferd, her-uh-, her-uh-ferd, hur-ferd] / ˈhɜr fərd, ˈhɛr ə-, ˈhɛr ə fərd, ˈhɜr fərd /

noun

1. one of an English breed of red beef cattle having a white face and white body markings.

2. one of an American breed of red hogs having white markings.

3. a city in Hereford and Worcester, in western England: known for its cathedral.

4. a town in northern Texas.

5. Herefordshire.

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Hereford British  

/ ˈhɛrɪfəd /

noun

1. a city in W England, in Herefordshire on the River Wye: trading centre for agricultural produce; cathedral (begun 1079). Pop: 56 373 (2001)

2. a hardy breed of beef cattle characterized by a red body, red and white head, and white markings

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Hereford

"They didn't let 10-year-olds run around in dangerous workshops - so I had to wait a little while before I could go and study down in Hereford."

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

Speaking to BBC Hereford & Worcester, he said: "We had to be honest with people and say the council is effectively bust."

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

Vicky Orsmond advises students at Hereford Sixth Form College about careers and said there was "significant concern" around the cost of going to university, which had sparked interest in degree apprenticeships.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

In neighbouring Worcestershire, a number of homes were damaged and 30 properties evacuated in the market town of Pershore, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

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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