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Longhorn

[ lawng-hawrn, long- ]

noun

  1. (lowercase) Texas longhorn.
  2. Slang. a Texan.
  3. (lowercase) long-horned beetle.
  4. one of a nearly extinct English breed of beef cattle having horns that are very long and curve forward dramatically.


longhorn

/ ˈɒŋˌɔː /

noun

  1. Also calledTexas longhorn a long-horned breed of beef cattle, usually red or variegated, formerly common in SW US
  2. a now rare British breed of beef cattle with long curved horns
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Longhorn1

First recorded in 1825–35; long 1 + horn
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Area coroner, Alison Longhorn, said the cousins spent time together socialising at various places around Torbay but had not told any family members their plans for that weekend.

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It has also seen the release of Iron Age pigs, Exmoor ponies and longhorn cattle into the area.

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It has also overseen the release of Iron Age pigs, Exmoor ponies and longhorn cattle into the area.

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The multiday, multivenue ceremony, where formal wear meant “cowboy black tie,” included a live band, extravagant floral arrangements, plenty of cowboy hats and the family’s longhorn.

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For years, Red Lobster, which was founded in 1968 in Lakeland, Fla., was owned by Darden Restaurants, the company that owns Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse.

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