bison

UK
/ˈbaɪ.sən/
US
/ˈbaɪ.sən/

Translations

bisonnoun
bison
pl
UK
/ˈbaɪ.sən/
US
/ˈbaɪ.sən/
The bison roamed freely across the plains.
Бизон свободно бродил по равнинам.
The European bison is also known as the wisent.
Европейский зубр также известен как висент.
Synonyms
American buffalo
wild ox
bisonadjective
UK
/ˈbaɪsən/
US
/ˈbaɪsən/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., bison meat, bison leather).

Definitions

bisonnoun
A large, humpbacked, shaggy-haired wild ox native to North America and Europe, known for its massive head and short horns.
The bison roamed freely across the plains, grazing on the abundant grass.
The meat of the bison, used as food.
Bison is leaner than beef but just as flavorful.
bisonadjective
Relating to, made from, or consisting of bison.
We tried a bison burger at the new restaurant.