bubaline

1 of 2

adjective (1)

bu·​ba·​line

ˈbyübəˌlīn,

-ə̇n

: like, relating to, or being one of certain large African antelopes of Alcelaphus and related genera that were formerly regarded as forming a subfamily (Bubalinae) of Bovidae

bubaline

2 of 2

adjective (2)

"

: of, like, or relating to Bubalus or a related genus

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

New Latin Bubalis + English -ine

Adjective (2)

New Latin Bubalus + English -ine

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