buffalo (Meaning)
buffalo (n)
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
a city on Lake Erie in western New York (near Niagara Falls)
meat from an American bison
any of several Old World animals resembling oxen including, e.g., water buffalo; Cape buffalo
buffalo (v)
intimidate or overawe
buffalo (n.)
A species of the genus Bos or Bubalus (B. bubalus), originally from India, but now found in most of the warmer countries of the eastern continent. It is larger and less docile than the common ox, and is fond of marshy places and rivers.
A very large and savage species of the same genus (B. Caffer) found in South Africa; -- called also Cape buffalo.
Any species of wild ox.
The bison of North America.
A buffalo robe. See robe, below.
The buffalo fish. See fish, below.
Synonyms & Antonyms of buffalo
Synonyms:
- hornswoggle
- cozen
- gull
- tease
- lead one up the garden path
- spoof
- sting
- misguide
- mislead
- suck in
- burn
- pull the wool over one's eyes
- juggle
- have on
- bamboozle
- take in
- humbug
- snooker
- hoodwink
- gaff
- bluff
- lead one down the garden path
- delude
- catch
- dupe
- beguile
- cheat
- con
- fake out
- misinform
- string along
- have
- gammon
- hoax
- pull one's leg
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buffalo Sentence Examples
- The vast plains of the American Midwest were once home to countless herds of buffalo.
- The buffalo, with its massive frame and imposing horns, commanded respect in the animal kingdom.
- Native American tribes relied on buffalo for food, clothing, and shelter, honoring the animal as a symbol of strength and resilience.
- Bison, often referred to as buffalo, roamed freely across the North American prairies before facing near extinction.
- The buffalo's thick fur provided insulation against the harsh winter cold, enabling it to survive in harsh climates.
- In some cultures, the buffalo holds sacred significance, representing abundance and the interconnectedness of all life.
- Cowboys and pioneers encountered buffalo on their journeys westward, marveling at the sight of these majestic creatures.
- Efforts to conserve and protect the remaining buffalo populations have been instrumental in their recovery.
- The buffalo's powerful charge serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting wildlife and their habitats.
- Today, visitors to national parks and wildlife reserves can witness the beauty of buffalo roaming freely in their natural habitats.
FAQs About the word buffalo
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains, a city on Lake Erie in western New York (near Niagara Falls), meat from an American bison, any of seve
fool, deceive, kid, snow, trick, sucker, hornswoggle, cozen,gull, tease
unmask, expose, debunk,undeceive, tell, uncover, reveal, unmask, tell, show up
The vast plains of the American Midwest were once home to countless herds of buffalo.
The buffalo, with its massive frame and imposing horns, commanded respect in the animal kingdom.
Native American tribes relied on buffalo for food, clothing, and shelter, honoring the animal as a symbol of strength and resilience.
Bison, often referred to as buffalo, roamed freely across the North American prairies before facing near extinction.
