Charolais
noun
Cha·ro·lais
ˌsher-ə-ˈlā 
ˌsha-rə-
: any of a breed of large white cattle developed in France and used primarily for beef and crossbreeding
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Over 1,000 bottles from all over France and a by-the-glass list that changes monthly offer a plethora of options to accompany plates such as eggs in mayonnaise, smoked salmon, steak tartare, and Charolais beef filet mignon.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 29 July 2024
Rowan County Sheriff’s deputies were called out to an arson fire at a single-wide mobile home on Chez Charolais Road in Salisbury around 1 a.m. on Friday, May 10.
—Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
In this instance, the 30-pound calf’s distinct coloring is likely the result of Charolais cattle and bison crossbreeding.
—Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 1 June 2023
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 29 July 2024
Rowan County Sheriff’s deputies were called out to an arson fire at a single-wide mobile home on Chez Charolais Road in Salisbury around 1 a.m. on Friday, May 10.
—Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
In this instance, the 30-pound calf’s distinct coloring is likely the result of Charolais cattle and bison crossbreeding.
—Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 1 June 2023
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“Charolais.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Charolais. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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