bern

/bɜrn/

Definitions

1. noun

A town in the canton of Bern, Switzerland, and its capital

“The beautiful city of Bern, with its famous Zytglogge tower, is a must-visit destination.”

2. noun

A breed of cattle originating from the Bern region of Switzerland

“The farmer specialized in raising Bern cattle for their high-quality milk.”

3. noun

A Swiss cheese from the Bern region

“The Bern cheese was a staple in every Swiss household, often served as a snack or appetizer.”

4. verb

to give birth to a calf, especially in reference to a cow

“After nine months of pregnancy, the cow finally berned a healthy calf.”

Synonyms

  • Swiss
  • city
  • town

Antonyms

  • foreign
  • non-Swiss