Landrace
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Any local variety of a domesticated animal or plant species that has adapted over time to its ecological and cultural environment (including, in some cases, its work). attributive, often
"1961, Breeds of Swine, Farmers' Bulletin No. 1263, US Department of Agriculture, page 7, One of the newer breeds of swine in the United States is the American Landrace. American Landrace hogs (figs. 19 and 20) are descendants of Danish Landrace hogs imported by the United States Department of Agriculture in 1934."
Example
More examples"1961, Breeds of Swine, Farmers' Bulletin No. 1263, US Department of Agriculture, page 7, One of the newer breeds of swine in the United States is the American Landrace. American Landrace hogs (figs. 19 and 20) are descendants of Danish Landrace hogs imported by the United States Department of Agriculture in 1934."
Etymology
From land + race, probably a calque of German Landrasse.
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