BUFFALO Meaning and
Definition
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Buffalo, as a noun, refers to a large, powerful mammal from the Bovidae family. They typically have a shaggy, dark coat of fur and are known for their distinctly curved horns. The term "buffalo" is commonly used to describe two distinct species: the African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) and the American bison (Bison bison).
The African buffalo, also known as the Cape buffalo, is primarily found in sub-Saharan Africa. It has a massive build, with males weighing up to 1,500 kilograms (3,300 pounds), making it one of the most dangerous animals in Africa. Its characteristic horns sweep backward and meet at the forehead, forming a thick shield-like structure.
The American bison, colloquially referred to as the buffalo, roamed the vast grasslands of North America. Though its physical appearance is similar to the African buffalo, the American bison is slightly smaller and has a distinctive hump on its back. It was once a symbol of the American West and played a significant role in Native American culture.
Beyond the specific species, "buffalo" is also used in more general terms to refer to large herding animals resembling the buffalo, such as the water buffalo found in Asia or the European bison. Additionally, "buffalo" can also be utilized as a verb, meaning to confuse or deceive, often in relation to a particular processes or situations.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of BUFFALO
The word "buffalo" has an interesting etymology. It ultimately comes from the Portuguese word "bufalo", which was borrowed from the Italian "bufalo" or "buffalo" (in Latin, "buffalus"). This Italian term, in turn, was derived from the Late Latin word "buffalos" or "buffalus", meaning "wild ox".
The Latin word was likely borrowed from a source such as Greek or Arabic, where similar words for "wild ox" exist. Greek, for instance, has the word "boukalos", and Arabic has "bufalu". These words can be traced back to an even earlier root, around the time of Ancient Mesopotamia, where "bufalu" was used in the Akkadian language.
Interestingly, the word "buffalo" as we commonly use it today refers to the American bison, which is not a true buffalo.
Idioms with the word BUFFALO
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Conjugate verb Buffalo
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