- Holstein cow
- Holstein-Friesian cow, breed of large black and white dairy cattle originating in Holland
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
Holstein cow
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Holstein (cattle) — The Holstein or Friesian is a breed of dairy cow known today as the world s highest production dairy animal. Originating in Europe, Holsteins were developed in what is now the Netherlands and more specifically in the two northern provinces of… … Wikipedia
Holstein-Friesian — noun a breed of dairy cattle from northern Holland • Syn: ↑Friesian, ↑Holstein • Hypernyms: ↑dairy cattle, ↑dairy cow, ↑milch cow, ↑milk cow, ↑milcher, ↑milker … Useful english dictionary
cow — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. bovine, calf, heifer; (pl.) kine, cattle. See animal. v. t. intimidate, frighten. See fear. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. heifer, milk cow, dairy cow, bovine, critter*, bossy*; see also bull 1 , calf .… … English dictionary for students
Holstein — UK [ˈhɒlˌstaɪn] / US [ˈhoʊlˌstaɪn] / US [ˈhoʊlˌstɪn] noun [countable] Word forms Holstein : singular Holstein plural Holsteins mainly American a Friesian cow … English dictionary
Holstein — Hol|stein [ˈhɔlstaın US ˈhoul ] n AmE [Date: 1800 1900; Origin: Holstein, area of Germany] a black and white cow British Equivalent: Friesian … Dictionary of contemporary English
Holstein — Hol|stein [ houl,staın, houl,stin ] noun count a cow that is black and white … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Holstein — noun (C) especially AmE a black and white cow; friesian BrE … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Missy (cow) — Missy Species Bos primigenius Breed Holstein Sex Female Nation from Canada Known for … Wikipedia
Cowntess the Cow — was a character from Pee wee s Playhouse . She was a talking Holstein cow … Wikipedia
milch cow — noun cattle that are reared for their milk • Syn: ↑dairy cattle, ↑dairy cow, ↑milk cow, ↑milcher, ↑milker • Hypernyms: ↑cattle, ↑cows, ↑kine, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
