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Noun: landrace  'land,reys
  1. A locally adapted plant or domesticated animal
    "The farmers preserved the landrace variety of corn that had been grown in the region for generations"
     
  2. 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