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1. Guernsey
one of a breed of tan and white dairy cattle originally raised on this island.
Etymology: (1825–35, for def.
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1. (noun) Guernsey, island of Guernsey
a Channel Island to the northwest of Jersey
2. (noun) Guernsey
breed of dairy cattle from the island of Guernsey
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1. guernsey
the second in size of the Channel Islands (q. v.); fruit and vegetables are largely exported, and it is noted for a fine breed of cows; St. Peter's Port is the only town, and has an excellent harbour.
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1. guernsey
The second largest of the Channel Islands in the English Channel. It covers about 30 square miles and is where the Guernsey breed of cattle originated. The name is Scandinavian, Grani's island (ey means island). (From Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, 1988, p474 & Room, Brewer's Dictionary of Names, 1992, p222)
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