Chianina
noun
Chi·a·ni·na
ˌkē-ə-ˈnē-nə 
plural Chianina or Chianinas
: any of a breed of tall white cattle of Italian origin noted especially for producing lean meat
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The resort’s three restaurants are rightly proud of their beef, which is sourced from its small herd of Chianina cattle—a giant, muscular Italian breed that looked like bodybuilders compared with the other cows on the farm.
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Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025
For those uninitiated, this beauty of a dish is a thick T-bone cut from the Chianina cow, simply seasoned and grilled to perfection.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
The area is known for its high-quality extra virgin olive oil, Chianina meat, Cinta Sense cold cuts, homemade pici pasta–and white, Rosato, red, sparkling, and dessert wines.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
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Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025
For those uninitiated, this beauty of a dish is a thick T-bone cut from the Chianina cow, simply seasoned and grilled to perfection.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
The area is known for its high-quality extra virgin olive oil, Chianina meat, Cinta Sense cold cuts, homemade pici pasta–and white, Rosato, red, sparkling, and dessert wines.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
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“Chianina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chianina. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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