buffalo Definition and Meaning in English (buffalo definition)
nounBuffalo definition: A large wild bovine animal with a large head and shoulders, often having a shaggy mane, native to Africa and Asia.
Definitions of Buffalo
- 1noun
A large wild bovine animal with a large head and shoulders, often having a shaggy mane, native to Africa and Asia.
- 2noun
A North American bison, often incorrectly referred to as a buffalo, characterized by its shaggy coat and humped back.
- 3verb(informal)
To confuse, intimidate, or outwit someone, especially by bluffing or overwhelming them with information or a show of force.
Example Sentences
“The water buffalo is commonly used for farming in many Asian countries.”
“He tried to buffalo me with his complicated explanation.”
“American bison are often mistakenly called buffaloes.”
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An African American soldier who served in the U.S. Army on the western frontier.
A five-cent coin of the United States, minted from 1913 to 1938, featuring a Native American on one side and a bison on the other.
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