TRANSHUMANCE


Meaning of TRANSHUMANCE in English

[trans.hu.mance] n [F, fr. transhumer to practice transhumance, fr. Sp trashumar, fr. tras- trans- (fr. L trans-) + L humus earth--more at humble] (ca. 1901): seasonal movement of livestock and esp. sheep between mountain and lowland pastures either under the care of herders or in company with the owners -- trans.hu.mant adj or n

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