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 item could grab the attention of University of Texas fans (as the longhorn is their mascot), or those in love with the Western lifestyle that has lassoed so many hearts.
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Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Mexican cowboys taught Hawaiians how to rope, slaughter and breed longhorn cattle in the early 1800s.
—Arturo Conde, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024
Stillwater police have made four arrests in the case where a dead longhorn steer was found outside of a fraternity house the day before the University of Texas' Big 12 Championship game vs. Oklahoma State University.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Jan. 2024
From the resilient armadillo to the majestic longhorn, each species embodies the spirit of the Lone Star State and serves as a reminder of our unique natural heritage.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Oct. 2024
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Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Mexican cowboys taught Hawaiians how to rope, slaughter and breed longhorn cattle in the early 1800s.
—Arturo Conde, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024
Stillwater police have made four arrests in the case where a dead longhorn steer was found outside of a fraternity house the day before the University of Texas' Big 12 Championship game vs. Oklahoma State University.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Jan. 2024
From the resilient armadillo to the majestic longhorn, each species embodies the spirit of the Lone Star State and serves as a reminder of our unique natural heritage.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Oct. 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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