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Definition of cape buffalo

cape buffalo

Plural:Cape buffaloes
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cape buffalo Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large, formidable bovid native to sub-Saharan Africa, characterized by its heavy build, highly unpredictable temperament, and the continuous bone shield formed by the fused bases of its curved horns.

Example

"While traversing the savanna in Kenya, the researchers maintained a respectful distance from a large herd of Cape buffalo."

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cape buffalo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cape buffalo
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