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bovine Definition

bo·vine (bō′vīn′, -vēn′)

adjective

  1. of an ox
  2. having oxlike qualities; thought of as oxlike; slow, dull, stupid, stolid, etc.

Etymology: LL bovinus < L bos (gen. bovis), ox: see cow

noun

  1. any of a genus (Bos) of bovid ruminants
  2. any similar bovid

bovine Synonyms

bovine

modif.

slow, stolid, dense; see dull 3, indifferent 1.

bovine Synonyms

bovine

n.

cow, bull, calf, ox; see cow.

bovine Usage Examples

Converse of object

age: The current higher incidence amounts to about 7 cases per million bovines aged over 2 years.

Preposition: over

month: However, all bovines over 30 months continue to be destroyed in the UK.

Modifies a noun

  • TB: In fact, there were 27 percent more cases of bovine TB in the culled areas than in areas where no culling occurred.
  • encephalopathy: Bovine spongiform encephalopathy was reported in four cattle in Ireland where energetic measures have been taken to control the disease.
  • tuberculosis: The risk of bovine tuberculosis is higher in England than in Scotland.
  • offal: Our proposed ban on bovine offal for human consumption would not affect these uses, I assume.
  • albumin: This will include the use of bovine material in nutrient broths, fetal calf serum and the use of bovine serum albumin.
  • eyeball: Bovine eyeballs The Committee was asked to look at the question of the use of bovine eyeballs in schools.

Modifying Another Word

not: But for the FSA, the question is whether or not bovine TB is a food risk.