Santa Gertrudis


San·ta Ger·tru·dis

noun \ˌsan-tə-(ˌ)gər-ˈtrü-dəs\

Definition of SANTA GERTRUDIS

: any of a United States breed of red beef cattle developed from a Brahman-shorthorn cross and valued for their hardiness in hot climates

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Origin of SANTA GERTRUDIS

Santa Gertrudis, section of the King Ranch, Kingsville, Texas
First Known Use: 1942

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