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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A native or inhabitant of Holstein, the southern half of the state of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
2. 2
   A horse of a breed originating in the Schleswig-Holstein region of northern Germany.

   "There are unflappable, lazy Holsteiners and sensitive, spooky Holsteiners."

Synonyms

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holstein

Example

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"There are unflappable, lazy Holsteiners and sensitive, spooky Holsteiners."

Etymology

From Holstein + -er, or directly from the German Holsteiner.

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