longhorn
longhorn Lexical Profile
longhorn Game Scores & Validity
• noun
North American An animal of a breed of cattle known for its characteristic exceptionally long horns, most notably the Texas longhorn.
"The ranchers drove a large herd of longhorns across the arid plains of the Southwest."
American A mild, semi-hard American cheese similar to Colby, traditionally made in a long cylindrical shape.
"She picked up a slice of longhorn from the deli to use in the grilled cheese sandwiches."
A beetle of the family Cerambycidae, characterized by exceptionally long antennae that are often longer than the insect's body.
"The entomologist carefully pinned the newly collected longhorn for display in the museum collection."
• Rhymes for longhorn
Word Origin & Etymology
A compound of 'long' and 'horn', first recorded in the 18th century to describe specific breeds of cattle with notably extended horns.
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