bison
bison
Definition
bi·son (bī′sən, -zən)
noun pl. bi′·son
any of a genus (Bison) of bovid ruminants having a shaggy mane, short, curved horns, and a humped back, as the American buffalo (B. bison) or the wisent
Etymology: Early ModE bisontes, pl. < L, pl. of bison, wild ox < Gmc *wisunt < IE *wis-onto- < base *weis-: see weasel
bison
Synonyms
bison
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- include: The park abounds in natural beauty and abundant wildlife, including bison and wild horses.
- reintroduce: In 1952 this effort was extended by reintroducing bison into forest areas outside the fenced reserve.
- hunt: One was a remarkable effort by a dedicated team showing wolves hunting wild bison in the remotest regions of northern Canada.
- see: Henry Kelsey was the first white person to visit the Canadian plains and to see bison.
- free-range: Anthrax has also been reported in a herd of free-ranging bison in the North-western Territories.
- show: Carbon dates show that bison were present throughout Alaska from 45 to 5 Kyr, including the 11,000 year period of human occupation.
Adjective modifier
- European: The forest was declared a hunting reserve in 1541 for the protection of European bison.
- American: Buffalo The buffalo ( American bison ) also played a role in the water economy of the Plains.
- wild: One was a remarkable effort by a dedicated team showing wolves hunting wild bison in the remotest regions of northern Canada.
Modifies a noun
- grass: Each bottle contains a single blade of bison grass.
- herd: The park's famous bison herd roams freely here, along with other wildlife.
- steak: Sauté the bison steaks in butter or olive oil until medium rare, 2 to 3 minutes per side and serve with the sauce.
- hunt: The bison hunt down in Texas was a howling success.
- meat: The bison meat did not come in till later.
- file: Please do refer the bison file provided above in case of any doubt.
Bison Quotes
It's no go the merrygoround, it's no go the rickshaw, All we want is a limousine and a ticket for the peepshow. Their knickers are made of cre" pe-de-chine, their shoes are made of python, Their halls are lined with tiger rugs and their walls with the heads of bison.
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