Santa Gertrudis

noun

San·​ta Ger·​tru·​dis ˌsan-tə-(ˌ)gər-ˈtrü-dəs How to pronounce Santa Gertrudis (audio)
: any of a U.S. breed of red beef cattle developed from a Brahman-shorthorn cross and valued for their hardiness in hot climates

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Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 How to pronounce Santa Gertrudis (audio)
: 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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