Bovid Definition
bōvĭd
noun
Any bovid animal.
Webster's New World
Any of various ruminant mammals of the family Bovidae, having hoofs and unbranched hollow horns, and including the cattle, sheep, goats, and gazelles.
American Heritage
adjective
Of a large family (Bovidae) of ruminants, having a pair of hollow, unbranched horns, including oxen, sheep, goats, and antelopes.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Bovid
Noun
Singular:
bovid
Plural:
bovidsOrigin of Bovid
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From New Latin Bovidae family name from Latin bōs bov- cow bovine
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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