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Brahmin

Brahmin

8.9
A large humped breed of cattle from India used for crossbreeding and good in hot weather
  • noun
  • /ˈbrɑːmɪn/
  • US
translation icon : Brahman
  • Many ranchers prefer Brahmin cattle for their resilience against ticks and other parasites.

Examples

  • But if it will make you feel any better, a Brahmin is also a breed of cattle, you know.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • The Brahmin is a breed of large cattle that is often used in crossbreeding due to its heat resistance.

  • Farmers in India frequently raise Brahmin cattle for their ability to thrive in hot climates.

Synonyms

Brahman
vsBrahmin
  • Specialized
1 8.8

A large humped breed of cattle used in hot, humid climates

has identical meaning but uses a different name in this entry
Brahma
vsBrahmin
  • Specialized
1 8.2

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

emphasizes crossbreeding use rather than beef production
Bos indicus
vsBrahmin
  • Specialized
8.0

A type of cattle from South Asia with a shoulder hump and loose skin that handles heat and insects

is narrower referring to one US developed breed used for crossbreeding

Surface Forms

Brahmin singular
Brahmins plural

Etymology

Brahmin (cattle) comes from India and is linked to the Sanskrit Brāhmaṇa ('priest') and Brahman ('sacred spirit'), because this breed was brought from India and kept there for a long time. That's why the name points to Indian cattle known for their big humps, loose skin, and strength in hot places.