Pronunciation: /ˈboʊvaɪn/

Definitions of bovine

noun an animal of the cattle group, which also includes buffaloes and bison

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer has a herd of bovines on his farm.

A2 The bovine grazed peacefully in the field.

B1 The bovine was a key source of milk for the dairy industry.

B2 The veterinarian examined the bovine for any signs of illness.

C1 The bovine genetics have been carefully studied for breeding purposes.

C2 The bovine industry plays a significant role in the country's economy.

adjective relating to or resembling a cow or ox

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer had a bovine animal on his farm.

A2 The bovine creatures grazed peacefully in the meadow.

B1 The veterinarian specializes in treating bovine diseases.

B2 The bovine industry plays a significant role in the country's economy.

C1 The researchers conducted a study on bovine genetics.

C2 The bovine population has been steadily increasing over the years.

Examples of bovine in a Sentence

formal The farmer raised a herd of bovine animals for milk production.

informal I saw a bunch of cows in the bovine section of the farm.

slang Check out those bovines grazing in the field.

figurative His expression was as blank as a bovine stare.

Grammatical Forms of bovine

past tense

bovined

plural

bovines

comparative

more bovine

superlative

most bovine

present tense

bovines

future tense

will bovine

perfect tense

have bovined

continuous tense

is bovining

singular

bovine

positive degree

bovine

infinitive

to bovine

gerund

bovining

participle

bovined

Origin and Evolution of bovine

First Known Use: 1811 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'bovine' originates from the Latin word 'bovinus', which is derived from 'bos' meaning 'ox' or 'cow'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to animals belonging to the ox or cow family, 'bovine' has evolved to also describe characteristics or behaviors resembling those of cattle, such as being slow-moving or dull-witted.