Bovine comes from the Latin word for "cow", though the biological family called the Bovidae actually includes not only cows and oxen but also goats, sheep, bison, and buffalo.

Bovines (subfamily Bovinae) comprise a diverse group of 10 genera of medium to large-sized ungulates, including cattle, bison, African buffalo, water buffalos, and the four-horned and spiral-horned antelopes.

/ ˈboʊ·vɑɪn / Add to word list connected with cows, or like a cow because of being slow or stupid (Definition of bovine from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Aug 26, 2025 · A bovine refers to a group of large, hoofed mammals, commonly recognized for their strong builds. While often associated with domesticated livestock like cattle, the term encompasses …

Jan 10, 2025 · Types of bovine species include cattle (cows and bulls), yaks, American and European bison, American buffalo, water buffalo, African buffalo and the rare Saola.

Nov 22, 2025 · The term “bovine” is often used in common language to refer generally to domesticated cattle, such as cows, oxen, and bulls. However, the scientific definition of bovine is much broader, …

BOVINE definition: of or relating to the subfamily Bovinae, which includes cattle, buffalo, and kudus. See examples of bovine used in a sentence.

Nov 16, 2025 · Bovine refers to animals belonging to the subfamily Bovinae, which includes domestic cattle (Bos taurus and Bos indicus), bison, buffalo, and other species. This term is often used …

Bovines (Bovinae) are a fascinating subgroup of mammals that include some of the largest and most iconic animals on the planet, such as cattle, bison, yaks, and buffalo. Known for their impressive …

Dec 11, 2025 · Adjective bovine (comparative more bovine, superlative most bovine) (not comparable) Of, relating to, or characteristic of cattle. Synonyms: neatish, (archaic) vaccine (not comparable) …