Cape buffalo

American  

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.

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Cape buffalo British  

noun

1. another name for buffalo

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Etymology

Origin of Cape buffalo

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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

From Scientific American • Sep. 9, 2023

Appointees include celebrity hunting guides, representatives from rifle and bow manufacturers, and wealthy sportspeople who boast of bagging the coveted “Big Five” - elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and Cape buffalo.

From Washington Times • Mar. 16, 2018

Appointees include celebrity hunting guides, representatives from rifle and bow manufacturers, and wealthy sportspeople who boast of bagging the coveted “Big Five” — elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and Cape buffalo.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2018

Beside the lake stands a lodge decorated with overstuffed couches, a billiard table and trophies — the heads of elk, impala, gnu and Cape buffalo — from his many expeditions.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2014

The grass was kept short by Cape buffalo grazing it, and was spotted with their dung.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston