Noun: landrace 'land,reys
- A locally adapted plant or domesticated animal
"The farmers preserved the landrace variety of corn that had been grown in the region for generations"
- A breed of domestic pig with characteristic long body and drooping ears, originally developed in Denmark
"The landrace is known for its maternal qualities";
- Landrace pig, Landrace swine
Derived forms: landraces
Encyclopedia: Landrace