Definition of LANDRACE

landrace

Meanings

Plural: landraces

Noun

  • Any local variety of a domesticated animal or plant species that has adapted over time to its ecological and cultural environment (including, in some cases, its work).

Origin / Etymology

From land + race, probably a calque of German Landrasse.

Synonyms

natural breed, traditional breed, traditional variety

Scrabble Score: 11

landrace is not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
landrace is not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
landrace is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

landrace is a valid Words With Friends word