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Brahman

Brahman

1 8.8
A large humped breed of cattle used in hot, humid climates
  • noun
  • /ˈbrɑːmən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Brahman
  • Doc Voss's folks were farmers of German descent, Mennonite pacifists who ran a few head of Brahman outside of Deaf Smith, Texas, raised beans, melons, and tomatoes, paid their taxes, and generally went their own way.
  • Brahman cattle
  • Brahman bull
  • Brahman cow

Examples

  • Farmers appreciate Brahman cattle for their ability to thrive in tough environmental conditions.

  • Presenting King Knut, the wild Brahman bull, who has never allowed any man to stay on his back longer than ten and two-fifths seconds:

    Tickle Me (1965)

  • Shorthorn and Brahman cattle arrived with the first fleet, and coal was discovered by convicts at Newcastle in 1791, just three years after the First Fleet arrived.

    Blog text (15)

  • Across the fields, herds of Brahman cattle are known for their impressive size and resilience in hot climates.

  • During the livestock expo, the judge awarded a prize to the finest Brahman bull for its exceptional qualities.

Synonyms

Brahma
vsBrahman
  • Specialized
1 8.2

A large humped breed of cattle resistant to heat and ticks used for beef

is mainly noted for heat and tick resistance rather than beef production
Brahmin
vsBrahman
  • US
8.9

A large humped breed of cattle from India used for crossbreeding and good in hot weather

stresses United States development and value for resistance and crossbreeding

Surface Forms

Brahman singular
Brahmans plural

Etymology

Brahman for the cattle gets its name from India and the old Indian word Brahman, a sacred term in Hindu culture that points to the breed's Indian roots. So the name reminds us these animals were developed from Indian cattle and carry that origin in their name.