wisent
3 synonyms for wisent, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The European bison, a large wild bovine.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use wisent
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a herd of wisents
It is a fairly uncommon word, used mainly in zoology and nature writing.
Etymology
English borrowed the word from German Wisent. It is a doublet of bison, meaning the two words share a common origin.
Full origin of wisent →Frequently asked questions
What is a wisent?
A wisent is the European bison, a large wild bovine.
Is a wisent the same as a bison?
A wisent is the European bison, one species of bison. The words wisent and bison are doublets, meaning they share a common origin.
How do you pronounce wisent?
It is pronounced WIZ-unt, with the stress on the first syllable.
