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Definition of hereford

hereford

/ˈhɛrɪfərd/
Her · e · ford
Plural:Herefords
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hereford Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A historic cathedral city in western England, United Kingdom, situated along the River Wye near the Welsh border and serving as the county town of Herefordshire.

2

A widely raised breed of beef cattle (Bos taurus) originating in Herefordshire, England, characterized by a dark red coat and a distinctive white face, crest, and underbelly.

Example

"The rancher introduced several purebred Herefords to the herd to improve the quality of his beef stock."

• Nearby Words

hereby
hereditary
heredity
hereford
herein
hereinafter
hereof

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hereford. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hereford
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