Santa Gertrudis

noun

San·ta Ger·tru·dis ˌsan-tə-(ˌ)gər-ˈtrü-dəs

: any of a U.S. breed of red beef cattle developed from a Brahman-shorthorn cross and valued for their hardiness in hot climates

Word History

Etymology

Santa Gertrudis, section of the King Ranch, Kingsville, Texas

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Santa Gertrudis was in 1942

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“Santa Gertrudis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Santa%20Gertrudis. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

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Santa Gertrudis

noun

San·ta Ger·tru·dis ˌsant-ə-(ˌ)gər-ˈtrüd-əs

: any of a breed of red beef cattle that were developed from a cross between Brahmans and shorthorns and that are tolerant of hot climates

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