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bison

bison
Noun
pl: bison

The term refers to the massive bovids of North America and Europe. While often colloquially called buffalo, "bison" is the scientifically accurate term for these specific species, whereas "buffalo" typically refers to the water buffalo of Asia and Africa.

Grammatically, this noun is an invariant plural. The singular and plural forms are identical, meaning you do not add an "s" to indicate multiple animals. One says "one bison" and "ten bison," though "bisons" is occasionally seen in older texts, it is generally avoided in modern standard English.

Meanings

Examples

A massive bison blocked the road in Yellowstone National Park.

A massive bison blocked the road in Yellowstone National Park.

Travel

Look at the size of that bison over there.

Look at the size of that bison over there.

The American bison was once nearly extinct due to overhunting.

The American bison was once nearly extinct due to overhunting.

History

I wonder if a bison is stronger than a bull.

I wonder if a bison is stronger than a bull.

A herd of bison grazed peacefully across the open prairie.

A herd of bison grazed peacefully across the open prairie.

The bison shook its heavy head and snorted loudly.

The bison shook its heavy head and snorted loudly.

We saw a mother bison protecting her calf from the wind.

We saw a mother bison protecting her calf from the wind.

Travel

Bison meat is leaner than beef and has a distinct flavor.

Bison meat is leaner than beef and has a distinct flavor.

Gourmet

The prehistoric cave paintings depicted a charging bison.

The prehistoric cave paintings depicted a charging bison.

History

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