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bison

 

[ หˆbaษชsษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

wild animal

A large, powerful, wild mammal with shaggy fur, large heads, short horns, and a humped back. Bison are native to North America and Europe and are known for their strength and resilience.

Synonyms

buffalo, ox

Examples of usage

  • The bison roamed freely across the plains of North America.
  • The bison population has been steadily increasing in recent years.
Context #2 | Noun

American bison

A specific species of bison that is native to North America. American bison are often referred to as buffalo and are an iconic symbol of the American West.

Synonyms

American buffalo

Examples of usage

  • The American bison is the largest land mammal in North America.
  • The American bison was hunted nearly to extinction in the 19th century.

Translations

Translations of the word "bison" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bisonte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเค‡เคธเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bison

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bison

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะทะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bizon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚คใ‚ฝใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bison

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bison

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bizon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“ค์†Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุณูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bizon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bizon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡Ž็‰›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bizoni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bison

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะธะทะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bizon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bison

Etymology

The word 'bison' comes from the Latin 'bison', which in turn comes from the Greek 'bisลn'. The American bison, also known as the buffalo, has played a significant role in the history of North America, particularly in the lives of indigenous peoples. Bison were hunted by Native American tribes for food, clothing, and shelter. The near extinction of the American bison in the 19th century led to conservation efforts to protect the species.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,318, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.