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Boran noun[ C or U ] uk /bəˈrɑːn/ us /bəˈrɑːn/pluralBoran or Borans a type of African cow with a large hump(= raised area) on its neck, kept for its milk and meat: Adan, who has Boran cattle, struggles against persistent drought on his land. On average, each household keeps between five and ten head of cattle, consisting of local Boran and crossbreeds. The study showed that these events take a shorter time in Borans than in cross-bred cattle. Boran cattle exhibit admirable drought tolerance. The Boran breed has proved its ability to produce high-quality milk and good meat at low levels of nutrition. Kenyan Ayrshire bulls have been mated with disease-resistant Boran cows since 1919. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Cattle & similar animals Aberdeen Angus Africander Alderney Angus Ankole Charbray Charolais Chianina Corriente cow Irish Moiled jersey Kerry Kobe Limousin Red Angus Red Poll Sahiwal Salers Sanga |