Hereford

noun

Her·​e·​ford ˈhər-fərd How to pronounce Hereford (audio)
sometimes
ˈher-ə- How to pronounce Hereford (audio)
: any of a breed of hardy red-coated beef cattle of English origin with white faces and markings

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Word History

Etymology

after hereford, county in England

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Hereford was in 1805

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Cite this Entry

“Hereford.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hereford. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Hereford

noun
Her·​e·​ford ˈhər-fərd How to pronounce Hereford (audio)
: any of an English breed of hardy red cattle with white faces that are widely raised in the western U.S. for beef

Geographical Definition

Hereford

geographical name

Her·​e·​ford ˈher-ə-fərd How to pronounce Hereford (audio)
 US also  ˈhər-fərd
1
or Herefordshire county of western England on the border with Wales
2
town in Herefordshire, western England population 49,800

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