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

Etymology

Italian, from feminine of chianino of the Chiani River valley, Italy

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of Chianina was in 1914

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Style

“Chianina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chianina. Accessed 1 Jun. 2023.

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