Longhorn

[ lawng-hawrn, long- ]

noun

1. (lowercase) Texas longhorn.
2. Slang. a Texan.
3. (lowercase) long-horned beetle.
4. one of a nearly extinct English breed of beef cattle having horns that are very long and curve forward dramatically.

longhorn

/ ˈlɒŋˌhɔːn /

noun

1. Also calledTexas longhorn a long-horned breed of beef cattle, usually red or variegated, formerly common in SW US
2. a now rare British breed of beef cattle with long curved horns

Word History and Origins

Origin of Longhorn¹

First recorded in 1825–35; long ¹ + horn

Example Sentences

It has also seen the release of Iron Age pigs, Exmoor ponies and longhorn cattle into the area.

From BBC

It has also overseen the release of Iron Age pigs, Exmoor ponies and longhorn cattle into the area.

From BBC

The multiday, multivenue ceremony, where formal wear meant “cowboy black tie,” included a live band, extravagant floral arrangements, plenty of cowboy hats and the family’s longhorn.

From Los Angeles Times

For years, Red Lobster, which was founded in 1968 in Lakeland, Fla., was owned by Darden Restaurants, the company that owns Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse.

From Los Angeles Times

Big 12 schools used to control their Tier 3 rights and sell them locally — an arrangement that flowed from the creation of the Longhorn Network for Texas.

From Seattle Times

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