water buffalo

noun

: an often domesticated Asian buffalo (Bubalus bubalis synonym Bos bubalis)

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Why does the climactic duel take place amid a stampede of water buffalo? Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024 The number and size of the water buffalo blew my mind. Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2024 The chief’s spear hangs in my office, over the head of the water buffalo. Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2024 In video captured before the game, Kelce added a crowning touch of Bills blue to the proceedings with a water buffalo fuzzy hat. Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for water buffalo 

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of water buffalo was in 1827

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“Water buffalo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20buffalo. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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water buffalo

noun
: an Asian buffalo that is often domesticated and somewhat resembles a large ox

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