noun
wisent
WIZ-unt
Wisent (noun) means the European bison, a large wild bovine. Example: “The wisent is the European species of bison.”
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The European bison, a large wild bovine.
"The wisent is the European species of bison."
"A wisent grazed at the edge of the forest."
"Conservationists have worked to protect the wisent."
How to use wisent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnother name for the European bison.
When to use it
It is a fairly uncommon word, used mainly in zoology and nature writing.
Common pairings
a herd of wisents
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Etymology
English borrowed the word from German Wisent. It is a doublet of bison, meaning the two words share a common origin.
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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.
What is the meaning of wisent?
"wisent" (noun) means the European bison, a large wild bovine.
