Holstein
noun
Hol·stein
ˈhōl-ˌstēn 
-ˌstīn
-ˌstīn
: any of a breed of large usually black-and-white dairy cattle originally from northern Holland and Friesland that produce large quantities of comparatively low-fat milk
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Kiss cookies are a Christmas staple, and this rendition skips the peanut butter and double downs on the chocolate.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
Who cares about goals against Holstein Kiel and Bochum?
—Luke Bosher, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Yarnell is back and will compete with Alabama transfer Eli Holstein for the job this season.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
There was some question as whether Holstein, who has 17 touchdown passes, would make it 8-for-8 Saturday because of an undisclosed injury.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Ana Khouri, Stuart Vevers for Coach, Catherine Holstein for Khaite, Raul Lopez for Luar and Tory Burch are vying for the American Accessory Designer of the Year.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
Former Alabama signal caller Eli Holstein’s 15 touchdown passes are tied for fifth nationally and his 313 passing yards per game are eighth.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Led by redshirt freshman quarterback Eli Holstein, a transfer from Alabama, the Panthers improved to 5-0 for the first time since 1991 and will likely move into the AP Top 25 after a 34-24 win at North Carolina.
—Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 6 Oct. 2024
The last two games against Holstein Kiel and Dinamo Zagreb, in particular, will be a long way off from the opponents Bayern will face in the coming weeks.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
Who cares about goals against Holstein Kiel and Bochum?
—Luke Bosher, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Yarnell is back and will compete with Alabama transfer Eli Holstein for the job this season.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
There was some question as whether Holstein, who has 17 touchdown passes, would make it 8-for-8 Saturday because of an undisclosed injury.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Ana Khouri, Stuart Vevers for Coach, Catherine Holstein for Khaite, Raul Lopez for Luar and Tory Burch are vying for the American Accessory Designer of the Year.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
Former Alabama signal caller Eli Holstein’s 15 touchdown passes are tied for fifth nationally and his 313 passing yards per game are eighth.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Led by redshirt freshman quarterback Eli Holstein, a transfer from Alabama, the Panthers improved to 5-0 for the first time since 1991 and will likely move into the AP Top 25 after a 34-24 win at North Carolina.
—Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 6 Oct. 2024
The last two games against Holstein Kiel and Dinamo Zagreb, in particular, will be a long way off from the opponents Bayern will face in the coming weeks.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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Holstein
noun
Hol·stein
ˈhōl-ˌstēn
-ˌstīn
: any of a breed of large black-and-white dairy cattle producing large quantities of milk that is low in fat compared to the milk of other breeds
Geographical Definition
Holstein
geographical name
Hol·stein
ˈhōl-ˌstīn
-ˌstēn;
ˈhȯl-ˌshtīn
region of northern Germany south of the Jutland Peninsula; once a duchy of Denmark; became a part of Prussia in 1866; now part of the state of Schleswig-Holstein see schleswig-holstein
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