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Bra·​ford | \ ˈbrāfərd, ˈbräf- \
plural -s

Definition of Braford

: a type of beef cattle developed by crossing Brahman and Hereford also : one of these cattle

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History and Etymology for Braford

Brahman + Hereford

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“Braford.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Braford. Accessed 17 Jun. 2021.

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