Hereford
Americannoun
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one of an English breed of red beef cattle having a white face and white body markings.
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one of an American breed of red hogs having white markings.
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a city in Hereford and Worcester, in western England: known for its cathedral.
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a town in northern Texas.
noun
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a city in W England, in Herefordshire on the River Wye: trading centre for agricultural produce; cathedral (begun 1079). Pop: 56 373 (2001)
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a hardy breed of beef cattle characterized by a red body, red and white head, and white markings
Example Sentences
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A 28-year-old woman from Hereford who was arrested on Friday on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released under investigation, police added.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026
The underdogs enjoyed more of the possession and more of the shots to hand their opponents their biggest cup upset since they were defeated by non-league Hereford in 1972 - more on that shortly.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026
Letby, originally from Hereford, was convicted across two trials at Manchester Crown Court.
From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025
This is what Layton Davies, from Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, found after he uncovered £3m worth of Viking coins in a field in Hereford.
From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025
It is a Hereford bull on a field of green.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
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