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shorthorn

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short·horn

noun, often capitalized \-ˌhrn\

Definition of SHORTHORN

: any of a breed of red, roan, white, or red and white beef cattle originating in northern England and including good milk-producing strains —called also Durham

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First Known Use of SHORTHORN

1847

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