bovid

[/ˈboʊ.vɪd/]
nounmasculinepl: bovids
bovídeo
1. A member of the family Bovidae, which includes cattle, buffalo, bison, antelopes, sheep, and goats
The African buffalo is a large bovid found in sub-Saharan Africa.
O búfalo africano é um grande bovídeo encontrado na África subsaariana.
2. Any hoofed mammal characterized by the presence of horns and belonging to the cattle family
Bovids are herbivorous mammals with cloven hooves.
Os bovídeos são mamíferos herbívoros com cascos fendidos.
The term 'bovid' is primarily used in scientific, zoological, and educational contexts rather than in everyday conversation. In Brazil, the term 'bovídeo' is recognized among biologists and in academic settings, particularly when discussing African wildlife and biodiversity. The word is more prevalent in Portuguese-speaking countries when discussing fauna in nature documentaries and scientific publications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
bovinebovidae memberhorned ruminant

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bovídeo
Standard term used in biology and zoology contexts
Portugal
bovídeo
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; primarily used in scientific literature
General English-speaking regions
bovid
Technical/scientific term commonly used in wildlife biology

Related Words

bovineruminantungulateartiodactylcattleantelopebuffalo
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