Texas longhorn

American

noun

one of a breed of long-horned beef cattle of the southwestern U.S., developed from cattle introduced into North America from Spain and valued for disease resistance, fecundity, and a historical association with the old West: now rare.

Etymology

Origin of Texas longhorn

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

Example Sentences

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Some 20 years later, the Forest Service did the same for the Texas longhorn, whose genetic distinction was quickly being diluted by the introduction of more popular breeds.

From Washington Post • Dec. 9, 2021

The tension was high at Tuesday's Sugar Bowl as a Texas longhorn charged a Georgia bulldog who'd strayed into his territory.

From Fox News • Jan. 2, 2019

“When I look at the Texas longhorn, it all fits. I don’t have to guess.”

From Slate • May 4, 2016

Saturday began with a mini-parade featuring two Texas longhorn steers, and a stagecoach from Wells Fargo.

From Reuters • May 3, 2015

The German military man specializes in mustaches, preference being given to the Texas longhorn mustache, and the walrus and kitty-cat styles.

From Europe Revised by Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury)

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