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Meuse-Rhine-Issel noun[ C ] (alsoMeuse Rhine Issel, Meuse-Rhine-Yssel, Meuse Rhine Yssel)uk /ˌmɜːz.raɪnˈɪs.əl/ us /ˌmjuː.sə.raɪn.ɪˈsɪl/pluralMeuse-Rhine-Issels a type of brown and white cow, originally bred in the Netherlands, that is kept for its meat and milk: This dual-purpose breed originated from the Meuse-Rhine-Issel crossed with local cattle. They were crossbred with other breeds (for instance, Simmental and Meuse-Rhine-Yssel). a herd of Meuse Rhine Issel cattle The herd consisted predominantly of Holstein-Friesian and Dutch Friesian breeds, with some Meuse-Rhine-Issel cross-breeds. The cows were Holstein-Friesians crossbred with Dutch Friesian or Meuse-Rhine-Issel cows. The cattle were selected from Meuse-Rhine-Yssel (MRY) cattle for their dark colour and are now kept as a distinct breed. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Cattle & similar animals Aberdeen Angus Africander Alderney Angus Ankole cattle Charbray Charolais Chianina Corriente Holstein-Friesian Irish Moiled jersey Kerry Kobe Red Angus Red Poll Sahiwal Salers Sanga |