Holstein的词源

英文词源

Holstein

breed of cattle, 1865; so called because originally raised in nearby Friesland. The place name is literally "woodland settlers," from the roots of German Holz "wood" (see holt) and siedeln "to settle," altered by influence of Stein "stone." Since 15c. it has been united with the Duchy of Schleswig.

中文词源

Holstein：荷兰牛

德国地名，但因这种牛原产于荷兰Friesland因此更习惯称为荷兰牛。

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