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Longhorn

American  
[lawng-hawrn, long-] / ˈlɔŋˌhɔrn, ˈlɒŋ- /

noun

  1. (lowercase)  Texas longhorn.

  2. Slang.  a Texan.

  3. (lowercase)  long-horned beetle.

  4. one of a nearly extinct English breed of beef cattle having horns that are very long and curve forward dramatically.


longhorn British  
/ ˈlɒŋˌhɔːn /

noun

  1. Also called: Texas longhorn.  a long-horned breed of beef cattle, usually red or variegated, formerly common in SW US

  2. a now rare British breed of beef cattle with long curved horns

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Etymology

Origin of Longhorn

First recorded in 1825–35; long 1 + horn

Example Sentences

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Powell, a steadfast Texas Longhorn fan, teased him: “The fact that Alabama beat you guys at home before Texas could beat you guys at home just really bummed me out.”

From Los Angeles Times

Applicants wore suits, dresses, jeans, cowboy hats and boots, longhorn belt buckles.

From Los Angeles Times

Area coroner, Alison Longhorn, said the cousins spent time together socialising at various places around Torbay but had not told any family members their plans for that weekend.

From BBC

It has also seen the release of Iron Age pigs, Exmoor ponies and longhorn cattle into the area.

From BBC

It has also overseen the release of Iron Age pigs, Exmoor ponies and longhorn cattle into the area.

From BBC