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Santa Gertrudis
noun
San·ta Ger·tru·dis
ˌsan-tə-(ˌ)gər-ˈtrü-dəs 
: any of a U.S. breed of red beef cattle developed from a Brahman-shorthorn cross and valued for their hardiness in hot climates
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Often called the birthplace of American ranching, the property pioneered the Santa Gertrudis, the first beef breed developed in the United States.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
Tweet brought with her a herd of Santa Gertrudis cattle from Texas, but her ranch manager refused to unload them.
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Olivia Young,
CBS News,
19 Nov. 2025
The hotel has just 14 guest rooms and two villas set on a nine-acre working olive grove near the vibrant village of Santa Gertrudis.
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Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Tucked between Santa Gertrudis and San Rafael, this new opening offers a version of Ibiza few visitors ever see.
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Nel-Olivia Waga,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
In 2023, Grandview lost 6-3 to Santa Gertrudis Academy in a state semifinal.
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Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2025
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
Tweet brought with her a herd of Santa Gertrudis cattle from Texas, but her ranch manager refused to unload them.
—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
19 Nov. 2025
The hotel has just 14 guest rooms and two villas set on a nine-acre working olive grove near the vibrant village of Santa Gertrudis.
—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Tucked between Santa Gertrudis and San Rafael, this new opening offers a version of Ibiza few visitors ever see.
—
Nel-Olivia Waga,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
In 2023, Grandview lost 6-3 to Santa Gertrudis Academy in a state semifinal.
—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2025
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“Santa Gertrudis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Santa%20Gertrudis. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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Santa Gertrudis
noun
San·ta Ger·tru·dis
ˌsant-ə-(ˌ)gər-ˈtrüd-əs
: any of a breed of red beef cattle that were developed from a cross between Brahmans and shorthorns and that are tolerant of hot climates
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