Shorthorn

[ shawrt-hawrn ]

/ ˈʃɔrtˌhɔrn /

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noun

one of an English breed of red, white, or roan beef cattle, some having short horns and some naturally hornless.

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Also called Durham.

Origin of Shorthorn

First recorded in 1820–30; short + horn

Words nearby Shorthorn

short-handed, shorthand typist, short haul, shorthead, shorthold tenancy, Shorthorn, short-horned grasshopper, short hundredweight, shortie, short interest, short iron

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How to use Shorthorn in a sentence

Shorthorn breeders came to see that change of blood was necessary.
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Although a smaller breed than the Shorthorn or the Hereford, they weigh better than either.
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Hence, like the Lincolnshire Red Shorthorn, they may claim to be a dual-purpose breed.
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The cross between the Shorthorn and the Aberdeen-Angus is a favourite in the meat markets and at fat-stock competitions.
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Many Aberdeen farmers emigrated to Canada, and bought Shorthorn calves in their native county to take with them.
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British Dictionary definitions for Shorthorn

shorthorn

/ (ˈʃɔːtˌhɔːn) /

noun

a short-horned breed of cattle with several regional varietiesAlso called: Durham

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