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Guernsey

noun Guern·sey \ ˈgərn-zē \

Definition of Guernsey

plural Guernseys
: any of a breed of usually reddish-brown and white dairy cattle that are larger than the Jersey and produce rich yellowish milk

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Origin and Etymology of guernsey

Guernsey, Channel Islands

Guernsey

geographical name Guern·sey \ ˈgərn-zē \

Definition of Guernsey

island, one of the Channel Islands in the English Channel; capital Saint Peter Port area 24 square miles (62 square kilometers), population 55,421
Note: The guernsey breed of cattle developed here.

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