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Meaning of DURHAM

Pronunciation:  'durum

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  English breed of short-horned cattle
  2. [n]  a city of north central North Carolina; site of Duke University
 
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 Synonyms: shorthorn
 
 See Also: beef, beef cattle, city, metropolis, NC, North Carolina, Old North State, Tar Heel State, urban center

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Dur"ham\, n.
One or a breed of short-horned cattle, originating in the
county of Durham, England. The Durham cattle are noted for
their beef-producing quality.
 
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