longhorn
noun
long·horn
ˈlȯŋ-ˌhȯrn 
1
a
: any of the long-horned cattle of Spanish derivation formerly common in the southwestern U.S.
b
2
or longhorn cheese
: a firm-textured usually mild cheese (such as cheddar or Colby)
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The landscape is pure Texas—rugged and sprawling—and the 13 longhorns grazing the land are included in the sale.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
The University of Texas at Austin used pyrotechnic drones to form the shape of a longhorn to mark the school’s entrance into the Southeastern Conference.
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These days, visitors can see the region’s legendary longhorn steers during the twice-daily drives down East Exchange Avenue, which only takes about 10 minutes.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2024
The landscape is pure Texas—rugged and sprawling—and the 13 longhorns grazing the land are included in the sale.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
The University of Texas at Austin used pyrotechnic drones to form the shape of a longhorn to mark the school’s entrance into the Southeastern Conference.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2024
These days, visitors can see the region’s legendary longhorn steers during the twice-daily drives down East Exchange Avenue, which only takes about 10 minutes.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024
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“Longhorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/longhorn. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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longhorn
noun
long·horn
-ˌhȯ(ə)rn
: any of the cattle with long horns that were formerly common in the southwestern U.S.
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