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shorthorn

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Describing cattle that have distinctively short horns.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

One of a breed of cattle, originating in England, with distinctively short horns (in contrast to longhorn cattle).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

English breed of short-horned cattle

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Durham

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: beef, beef cattle

History

Etymology

From short + horn.

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