bovin — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
bovin is used for these senses in English:
- bovine (not comparable) Of, relating to, or characteristic of cattle.
- bovine An animal of the family, subfamily, tribe, or genera including cattle, buffaloes and bison.
- cow (loosely, or, informal) Any member of the species Bos taurus that is not of a bucking breed or fighting breed, regardless of sex or age, including bulls and calves.
bovine — full definition
- adj Relating to cattle or animals in the same family, such as buffalo and bison.
- adj Slow-witted, dull, or sluggish, like the stereotype of a placid cow.
cow — full definition
- noun An adult female of domestic cattle, especially one that has given birth to a calf.
- noun The female of various other large mammals, such as whales, elephants, or moose.
- verb To frighten someone into submission; to intimidate.