guernsey

• Nome próprio que designa uma das Ilhas do Canal, situada a noroeste de Jersey, e substantivo comum que designa a raça de gado leiteiro originária dessa ilha.

A proper noun referring to a Channel Island located northwest of Jersey, and also a common noun for a breed of dairy cattle originating from that island.

nome próprio

1. Island in the English ChannelB1formalbritish

   One of the Channel Islands, located northwest of Jersey, known for its mild climate and tax haven status.

   Ilha no Canal da Mancha

   • We took a ferry from England to Guernsey for our holiday.
   • Guernsey has its own parliament and legal system.
   • The capital of Guernsey is St. Peter Port.

2. B2formalscientific

   A breed of dairy cattle originating from the island of Guernsey, known for producing rich, golden-colored milk.

   Raça de gado leiteiro

   • The Guernsey cow is prized for its high butterfat content milk.
   • Our farm has a small herd of Guernsey cattle.
   • Guernsey milk has a distinctive yellow tint due to beta-carotene.