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Kerry Moderate

Kerry has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

An animal belonging to a rare breed of dairy cattle, native to Ireland.

"The farmer proudly displayed his prize-winning Kerry at the local agricultural fair."

In plain English: A kerry is an Irish breed of dog known for being large, sturdy, and having long hair on its ears and tail.

"The farmer fed the kerry cow some fresh grass in the meadow."

Proper Noun
1

A county of Ireland.

"Visitors often stop in Kerry to admire its rugged cliffs and green valleys."

Example Sentences
"The farmer fed the kerry cow some fresh grass in the meadow." noun
"He decided to name his new puppy Kerry after his favorite color." noun
"The Kerry breed is known for being gentle and intelligent farm animals." noun
"My grandmother always spoke fondly of the old Kerry cows on her family's land." noun
Related Terms

Origin

As an English surname, Kerry comes from the Old Norse personal name Kári. When used as an Irish surname, it originates from Ó Ciardha, meaning "descendant of Ciardha," which is derived from a word for black.

Rhyming Words
rry arry erry urry orry harry perry lurry jarry larry worry marry merry jerry durry corry furry hurry gurry parry
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