Guernsey

noun

Guern·​sey ˈgərn-zē How to pronounce Guernsey (audio)
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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Examples of Guernsey in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

Guernsey, Channel Islands

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Guernsey was in 1834

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“Guernsey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Guernsey. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

Guernsey

noun
Guern·​sey ˈgərn-zē How to pronounce Guernsey (audio)
plural Guernseys
: any of a breed of usually reddish brown and white dairy cattle that are larger than Jerseys and produce rich yellowish milk

Geographical Definition

Guernsey

geographical name

Guern·​sey ˈgərn-zē How to pronounce Guernsey (audio)
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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