From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishFriesianFrie‧si‧an /ˈfriːziən $ -ʒən/ noun [countable] especially British English HBAa type of cow that is black and white
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Friesian• However, it has been replaced by Friesians for milk and is now bred more for beef.• Many farmers are grading up their Friesians over four generations to register as Holsteins.• Today it is often a top-cross sire in dairy and suckler herds, especially to Friesians and Holsteins. 