Ayrshire
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Ayr·shire
(âr′shîr, -shər)n.
Any of a breed of reddish-brown and white dairy cattle that originated in Ayr, Scotland.
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Ayrshire
(ˈɛəʃɪə; -ʃə)n
1. (Placename) a historical county of SW Scotland, formerly part of Strathclyde region (1975–96), now divided into the council areas of North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, and East Ayrshire
2. (Breeds) any one of a hardy breed of brown-and-white dairy cattle
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Ayr•shire
(ˈɛər ʃɪər, -ʃər)n.
1. any of a Scottish breed of hardy dairy cattle having long, curving horns.
2. Also called Ayr. a historic county in SW Scotland.
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