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bo·vine
I. \ˈbōˌvīn, -ēn also ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷\ adjective
Etymology: Late Latin bovinus, from Latin bov-, bos ox, cow + -inus -ine — more at cow
1. : of or belonging to the genus Bos : relating to or resembling the ox or cow
2. : having qualities characteristic of oxen or cows : sluggish and patient : dull
< a bovine temperament >
• bo·vine·ly adverb
• bo·vin·i·ty \bōˈvinəd.ē\ noun -es
II. noun
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: an animal of Bos or of a closely related genus of the family Bovidae |