longhorn

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

long·horn

noun \-ˌhrn\

Definition of LONGHORN

1
a : any of the long-horned cattle of Spanish derivation formerly common in southwestern United States b : texas longhorn 2
2
: a firm-textured usually mild cheese (as cheddar or Colby)

First Known Use of LONGHORN

1834

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