Cape buffalo

noun

1. a large black buffalo, Syncerus caffer, of southern Africa, having horns that meet at the base forming a helmetlike structure over the forehead.

Cape buffalo

noun

1. another name for buffalo

Word History and Origins

Origin of Cape buffalo¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

According to Lewis, a Cape buffalo and a lion were near where she had fallen.

From Los Angeles Times

Large herbivores such as Cape buffalo and red deer make temporary pools by creating wallows, which also interrupt wildfires.

From Scientific American

While on safari, Wilson hopes to see lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, Cape buffalo and giraffes in their natural habitats.

From Seattle Times

Zinke’s hand-picked appointees included celebrity hunting guides, representatives from rifle and bow manufacturers and wealthy sportspeople who boasted of bagging the coveted “Big Five” — elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and Cape buffalo.

From Seattle Times

The Big Five — lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos and Cape buffalo — were the most challenging game animals for hunters on foot in another era.

From New York Times