Definition

A type of cattle known for its long horns, originally from Spain and commonly found in the southwestern United States.

Example

The longhorn cattle grazed peacefully in the sunlit pasture.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a longhorn in person?

Yeah, I saw one at the county fair last year.

They’re really impressive with those huge horns!

Absolutely, it's amazing how big they can get.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Longhorn → It is formed from "long" (from Old English "lang", meaning having a great length) and "horn" (from Old English "horn", meaning a hard, pointed projection). The word "longhorn" describes an animal, particularly cattle, that has long, pointed horns.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'long' and has a 'horn' — that's why a longhorn refers to cattle with long horns.

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