Holstein - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Holstein :  (noun)

1: a breed of dairy cattle from northern Holland [syn: Friesian, Holstein, Holstein-Friesian]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Holstein : \Hol"stein\, n. (Zo["o]l.) One of a breed of cattle, originally from Schleswig-Holstein, valued for the large amount of milk produced by the cows. The color is usually black and white in irregular patches.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

Holstein, IA (city, FIPS 36840) Location: 42.48681 N, 95.54229 W Population (1990): 1449 (647 housing units) Area: 3.7 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 51025 Holstein, NE (village, FIPS 22815) Location: 40.46481 N, 98.65107 W Population (1990): 207 (95 housing units) Area: 0.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 68950

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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