buffalo
bu
ˈbʌ
ba
ffa
lo
ˌloʊ
low
British pronunciation
/ˈbʌfələʊ/

Definition & Meaning of "buffalo"in English

Buffalo
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a large wild plant-eating animal belonging to the cow family with curved horns, native to Africa and Asia

buffalo definition and meaning
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The African buffalo, also known as the Cape buffalo, is a large bovine species native to sub-Saharan Africa, often found in savannas and grasslands.
The American buffalo, also called the bison, once roamed the vast plains of North America in immense herds, playing a vital role in Native American cultures.
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the large, shaggy-haired brown bison native to the North American plains

What is a "buffalo"?

The buffalo is a large mammal belonging to the Bovidae family, known for its robust build and distinctive appearance. Buffaloes have a massive body with a large head, curved horns, and a shaggy coat of fur that can vary in color from dark brown to black. They are herbivorous animals and are typically found in grasslands and savannas, forming large herds that graze on grass and other vegetation. Buffaloes are known for their formidable strength, with males often weighing over a ton, and their ability to survive in challenging environments. They have a social structure, with strong family bonds, and are known for their group behavior, stampeding when threatened. Buffaloes are iconic animals, often associated with the African and North American wilderness.

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A herd of buffalo grazed on the prairie.
The buffalo are protected in national parks.
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the meat of the American bison

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The restaurant serves buffalo burgers.
Buffalo meat is leaner than beef.
to buffalo
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to intimidate, confuse, or overawe someone, often into submission or compliance

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He tried to buffalo the committee into approving his plan.
The lawyer buffaloed the witness with rapid questioning.
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