cattalo

noun

cat·​ta·​lo

ˈkatᵊlˌō

variants or catalo

plural cattalo or catalo or cattaloes or cataloes also cattalos or catalos

: a hybrid between the American buffalo and domestic cattle that is hardier than the latter

Word History

Etymology

cattle + buffalo

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