longhorn
noun
long·horn
ˈlȯŋ-ˌhȯrn 
1
a
: any of the long-horned cattle of Spanish derivation formerly common in the southwestern U.S.
b
2
or longhorn cheese
: a firm-textured usually mild cheese (such as cheddar or Colby)
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The parade, which has included up to 100 longhorns, has drawn tens of thousands of spectators in recent years, the San Antonio Express-News has reported.
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Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Feb. 2026
Cowboys guided a herd of longhorn cattle through downtown Denver to celebrate the opening of the annual National Western Stock Show on Jan. 8, 2026.
—Washington Post, 21 Jan. 2026
The carpet in the entrance is bespoke, incorporating colors from a Texas sunset along with cattle brand and longhorn designs.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Dec. 2025
Ohio is one of 23 states that houses Asian longhorn ticks, with the latest siting in Butler County near Cincinnati.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
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Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Feb. 2026
Cowboys guided a herd of longhorn cattle through downtown Denver to celebrate the opening of the annual National Western Stock Show on Jan. 8, 2026.
—Washington Post, 21 Jan. 2026
The carpet in the entrance is bespoke, incorporating colors from a Texas sunset along with cattle brand and longhorn designs.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Dec. 2025
Ohio is one of 23 states that houses Asian longhorn ticks, with the latest siting in Butler County near Cincinnati.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Longhorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/longhorn. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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longhorn
noun
long·horn
-ˌhȯ(ə)rn
: any of the cattle with long horns that were formerly common in the southwestern U.S.
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