bos primigenius

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Noun bos primigenius has 1 sense

aurochs, urus, Bos primigenius - large recently extinct long-horned European wild ox; considered one of the ancestors of domestic cattle
--₁ is a kind of ox, wild ox
--₁ is a member of Bos, genus Bos

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Bos primigenius

Definition: Bos primigenius, commonly known as the aurochs, is an extinct wild ox species that inhabited Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is considered the ancestor of domestic cattle.

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Noun: The aurochs, Bos primigenius, once roamed freely in the ancient European forests.

Adjective: The researchers discovered ancient cave paintings depicting the mighty Bos primigenius.

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