Bovine
Pronunciation : Bo"vine
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [LL. bovinus, fr.L. bos, bovis, ox, cow: cf. F. bovine. See Cow.]
Definition : 1. (Zo?l.)
Defn: of or pertaining to the genus Bos; relating to, or resembling, the ox or cow; oxlike; as, the bovine genus; a bovine antelope.
2. Having qualities characteristic of oxen or cows; sluggish and patient; dull; as, a bovine temperament. The bovine gaze of gaping rustics. W. Black.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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