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long·horn
(lông′hôrn′, lŏng′-)n.
1.
a. Any of a breed of cattle with long horns and a brown and white coat, developed in England for meat and milk and now rare.
b. A Texas Longhorn.
2. Any of various cow's milk cheeses, usually Colby or Cheddar, that are molded into a long cylinder and often cut into moon or half-moon shapes for sale.
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longhorn
(ˈlɒŋˌhɔːn)n
1. (Breeds) Also called: Texas longhorn a long-horned breed of beef cattle, usually red or variegated, formerly common in SW US
2. (Breeds) a now rare British breed of beef cattle with long curved horns
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Long•horn
(ˈlɔŋˌhɔrn, ˈlɒŋ-)n.
1. (l.c.) Texas longhorn.
2. Slang. a Texan.
3. (l.c.) long-horned beetle.
[1825–35]
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| Noun | 1. |  longhorn - long-horned beef cattle formerly common in southwestern United Statesbeef, beef cattle - cattle that are reared for their meat |
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