Holstein-Friesian

Holstein-Friesian
Holstein-Friesian Holstein-Friesian n. A breed of dairy cattle from North Holland and Friesland; they have a black and white color to their fur.

Syn: Friesian, Holstein. [WordNet 1.5]


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  • Holstein-Friesian — noun Etymology: Holstein, Germany, its later locality + Friesian (variant of Frisian) Date: 1889 Holstein …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Holstein-Friesian — Hol·stein Frie·sian (hōlʹstīn frēʹzhən, stēn ) n. A Holstein. * * * ▪ breed of cattle  breed of large dairy cattle originating in northern Holland and Friesland. Its chief characteristics are its large size and black and white spotted markings,… …   Universalium

  • holstein-friesian — hol·stein friesian …   English syllables

  • Holstein-Friesian — A large, usually black and white breed of dairy cattle that accounts for 90 percent of all U.S. milk production. In common usage, the name usually is abbreviated to Holstein . Holsteins may be a reddish color and white. The breed is prized for… …   Combined glossary of agriculture

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  • Holstein-Rind — Holstein Rind …   Deutsch Wikipedia

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