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american buffalo

 

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Noun american buffalo has 1 sense
  1. American bison, American buffalo, buffalo, Bison bison - large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
    --1 is a kind of bison
    --1 is a member of genus Bison
    --1 has parts: buffalo

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American Buffalo

Definition:

American buffalo refers to the species of large, herbivorous mammals native to North America, commonly known as bison.

Senses:

1. Noun: A massive mammal with a hump on its shoulder, a thick coat of brown fur, and long curving horns, residing in grasslands and prairies of North America.

2. Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of North American bison.

Usages:

1. Noun:

a) The American buffalo roamed the Great Plains in vast herds before being driven to near extinction in the 19th century.

b) The American buffalo is considered a symbol of the American West.

c) Hunting American buffalo was an important aspect of the Native American culture.

d) We saw a distant herd of American buffalo while hiking through Yellowstone National Park.

2. Adjective:

a) The ranchers are actively involved in conserving the American buffalo population.

b) American buffalo meat is becoming increasingly popular due to its lean and nutritious qualities.

c) The American buffalo hide was traditionally used by Native Americans for clothing and shelter.

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