Longhorn

[lawng-hawrn, long-]

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

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of longhorn¹

First recorded in 1825–35; long ¹ + horn

Example Sentences

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.”

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

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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.

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

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

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