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Hereford

American  
[hur-ferd, her-uh-, her-uh-ferd, hur-ferd] / ˈhɜr fərd, ˈhɛr ə-, ˈhɛr ə fərd, ˈhɜr fərd /

noun

  1. one of an English breed of red beef cattle having a white face and white body markings.

  2. one of an American breed of red hogs having white markings.

  3. a city in Hereford and Worcester, in western England: known for its cathedral.

  4. a town in northern Texas.

  5. Herefordshire.


Hereford British  
/ ˈhɛrɪfəd /

noun

  1. a city in W England, in Herefordshire on the River Wye: trading centre for agricultural produce; cathedral (begun 1079). Pop: 56 373 (2001)

  2. a hardy breed of beef cattle characterized by a red body, red and white head, and white markings

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A spokesperson for Hereford and Worcester Scouts said: "We continue to co-operate fully with the ongoing police investigation."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

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 Justin Hawkins Recording Studio at Hereford Cathedral School will allow students to record and produce using professional equipment.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 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

There were four events in the rodeo: bareback bucking Hereford riding, bareback bucking pony riding, team roping of the same sad-sack cow by six entrants, and pony racing for kids.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols