Afrikander
/ˌafrɪˈkɑːndə
/(also Africander)
noun
An animal of a South African breed of sheep or longhorn cattle.The Africander is South Africa's most popular native breed, comprising 30% of the cattle population....
- The low maintenance Africander is heat-tolerant and well adapted to withstand harsh conditions.
- The breeds selected to form the genetic pool were Hereford, Angus, Afrikander and Santa Gertirudis.
Origin
Early 19th century (an early form of Afrikaner, having the same senses): via Afrikaans from South African Dutch.
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