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galloway

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈɡæɫoʊˌweɪ// gal·loway

n. a small, strong horse or a type of black cattle without horns. These animals are originally from a specific area in Scotland.

n. a breed of sturdy, hornless beef cattle or a small, hardy horse originating from the Galloway region of Scotland.


SIMPLE

The farmer raised a small herd of black Galloway cattle.

CONTEXTUAL

Known for their thick coats, Galloway cattle are well-suited to grazing on the cold, damp hillsides of northern Britain.

COMPLEX

The historical text mentions the use of a Galloway as a reliable mount for traversing the rugged and unpredictable terrain of the borderlands.

Usage

Often used as a proper noun when referring specifically to the breed; frequently appears in the compound 'Belted Galloway'.

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