guernsey
Definition
- Noun:
- A breed of dairy cattle: "Guernsey" refers to a specific breed of dairy cattle that originated on the island of Guernsey. These cattle are known for their reddish-brown and white coats and for producing rich, high-butterfat milk.
- A Channel Island: "Guernsey" is the name of a specific island in the English Channel, northwest of Jersey. It is one of the Channel Islands.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Breed of Cattle):
- The farmer raises Guernseys for their golden-colored milk.
- Guernsey milk is often used to make premium ice cream.
- Noun (Island):
- We took a ferry to Guernsey for our summer holiday.
- Guernsey has a unique constitutional status.
Advanced Usage
- "to get a guernsey" (Australian and New Zealand informal): To be selected for a team or to gain recognition.
- After weeks of training, she finally got a guernsey for the national squad.
Variants and Related Words
- Guernsey sweater/guernsey (noun): A thick, knitted woolen sweater, traditionally worn by fishermen from Guernsey.
- He wore a sturdy guernsey to stay warm on the boat.
Synonyms
- (For the island): Bailiwick of Guernsey (official name).
- (For the cattle breed): There is no direct synonym, as it is a proper noun for a specific breed.
Related Idioms
- "To get a guernsey": As noted in Advanced Usage, this idiom means to be chosen or selected.
Noun
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breed of dairy cattle from the island of Guernsey
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a Channel Island to the northwest of Jersey
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