Santa Gertrudis

[ san-tuh ger-troo-dis ]

noun

1. one of an American breed of beef cattle, developed from Shorthorn and Brahman stock for endurance to torrid temperatures.

Santa Gertrudis

/ ˈsæntə ɡəˈtruːdɪs /

noun

1. one of a breed of large red beef cattle developed in Texas

Word History and Origins

Origin of Santa Gertrudis¹

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; named after a division of a ranch in Texas

Example Sentences

His father was a foreman in charge of the King Ranch’s renowned Santa Gertrudis cattle and, in earlier years, had taken part in gunfights with suspected bandits.

From Washington Post

Sam Upchurch’s late parents built the ranch into a nationally recognized operation raising Santa Gertrudis cattle.

From Washington Times

Inland, at Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera, we arrive to partake in a long, joyful Sunday lunch among local families crowding the terrace tables set up outside on the street.

From Washington Post

The reports said Nieto struck his head when he was flung from his bike after it was hit from behind on the Santa Gertrudis main road.

From Reuters

Selling up is made all the harder by the fact it means the end of the continuous bloodline of Santa Gertrudis bulls and calves imported years ago by her father-in-law, Viv Button.

From The Guardian