Bovinity
of or relating to the subfamily Bovinae, which includes cattle, buffalo, and kudus.
oxlike; cowlike.
stolid; dull.
a bovine animal.
adjective
of, relating to, or belonging to the Bovini (cattle), a bovid tribe including domestic cattle
(of people) dull; sluggish; stolid
noun
any animal belonging to the Bovini
adj.
bovine
(bō’vīn’)
Characteristic of or resembling cows or cattle.
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