bovine

American  

[boh-vahyn, -vin, -veen] / ˈboʊ vaɪn, -vɪn, -vin /

adjective

1. of or relating to the subfamily Bovinae, which includes cattle, buffalo, and kudus.

2. oxlike; cowlike.

3. stolid; dull.

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noun

1. a bovine animal.

bovine British  

/ ˈbəʊvaɪn /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or belonging to the Bovini (cattle), a bovid tribe including domestic cattle

2. (of people) dull; sluggish; stolid

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noun

1. any animal belonging to the Bovini

bovine Scientific  

/ bō′vīn′ /

1. Characteristic of or resembling cows or cattle.

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Other Word Forms

• bovinely adverb
• bovinity noun

Etymology

Origin of bovine

1810–20; < Late Latin bovīnus of, pertaining to oxen or cows, equivalent to Latin bov- (stem of bōs ) ox + -īnus -ine ¹

Example Sentences

But the clear pill cases were filled with about 6,500 mosquito eggs and bovine liver powder.

From Los Angeles Times

Agscent, an Australian company that has an exclusive license to use NASA’s scent technology in agriculture, is focusing on bovine pregnancy testing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Alongside the bronze bovine, there was also an interactive experience for fans where they could step inside a themed photo booth.

From BBC

His farm is currently closed due to a bovine tuberculosis outbreak which means his extra stock can't be moved on and are therefore producing even more slurry.

From BBC

There are several types of supplements people can take, including marine, bovine and vegan collagen.

From BBC