Friesian

[ free-zhuhn ]

adjective

1. Frisian.
2. Chiefly British. Holstein ( def 1 ).

Friesian

¹

/ ˈfriːʒən /

noun

1. a variant of Frisian

Friesian

²

/ ˈfriːʒən /

noun

1. any of several breeds of black-and-white dairy cattle having a high milk yield Usual US and Canadian nameHolstein

Example Sentences

Whereon, taking the fiddle and screwing up the keys, he began to play in a way which astonished the Friesian steward.

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“Under der lee of one of der Friesian Islands,” replied the captain.

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The Dutch-Friesian cow is large, readily takes on flesh when not in milk, and therefore makes splendid beef.

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Perhaps as widely separated from the Dutch-Friesian cow as any breed is the Jersey.

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For general or all purposes, the Dutch-Friesian cow is not excelled.

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