Holstein

American  

[hohl-stahyn, -steen, hohl-shtahyn] / ˈhoʊl staɪn, -stin, ˈhoʊlˌʃtaɪn /

noun

1. Also called Holstein-Friesian. one of a breed of black-and-white dairy cattle, raised originally in North Holland and Friesland, that yields large quantities of milk having a low content of butterfat.

2. a region in N Germany, at the base of the peninsula of Jutland: a former duchy.

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Holstein ¹ British  

/ ˈhəʊlstaɪn /

noun

1. the usual US and Canadian name for Friesian 1

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Holstein ² British  

/ ˈhɔlʃtain /

noun

1. a region of N Germany, in S Schleswig-Holstein: in early times a German duchy of Saxony; became a duchy of Denmark in 1474; finally incorporated into Prussia in 1866

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Etymology

Origin of Holstein

First recorded in 1860–65

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Example Sentences

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Holstein

There’s a rich conversation about the efficacy of influential figures such as gangster Casper Holstein and writer Carl Van Vechten, who helped finance and support, respectively, members of the Harlem Renaissance and their work.

From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026

Holstein calves, a popular dairy breed, could be seen in cages through small trees in front of the enclosures.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026

Qatar could draw on its experience of airlifting 4,000 Holstein dairy cows during a 2017 trade blockade.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 14, 2026

An unconventional Deniz Undav toe-poke put Stuttgart on track for a 3-0 win at Holstein Kiel on Wednesday and the semi-finals of the German Cup.

From Barron's ● Feb. 4, 2026

I picked out a fabric that looked like a black-and-white Holstein cow and a red bandanna print for the pocket and straps.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry

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