Welsh Black


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Welsh Black

n
(Breeds) a breed of black cattle originally from N Wales that are bred for both meat and milk
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Noun1.Welsh Black - a breed of dual-purpose cattle developed in Wales
Welsh
Bos taurus, cattle, cows, kine, oxen - domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age; "so many head of cattle"; "wait till the cows come home"; "seven thin and ill-favored kine"- Bible; "a team of oxen"
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