Bovid
of or relating to the Bovidae, comprising the hollow-horned ruminants, as oxen, antelopes, sheep, and goats.
any bovid animal.
Historical Examples
Elementary Zoology, Second Edition Vernon L. Kellogg
Natural History in Anecdote Various
adjective
of, relating to, or belonging to the Bovidae, a family of ruminant artiodactyl hollow-horned mammals including sheep, goats, cattle, antelopes, and buffalo
noun
any bovid animal
bovid
(bō’vĭd)
Any of various hoofed, horned ruminant mammals of the family Bovidae, which includes cattle, sheep, goats, buffaloes, bisons, antelopes, and yaks.
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