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bovine Synonyms

Another word for bovine

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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to, affecting, or resembling cattle or related species in the cattle group.

Usage Example

"The veterinary researchers focused their study exclusively on cowlike diseases and herd immunity."

Strongest
cowlike
Strong
taurine

• noun (Context 2)

Any of a subfamily of large, even-toed ungulates typically possessing hollow horns, including domestic cattle, bison, buffalo, and yaks.

Usage Example

"The expansive northern pasture was home to a massive herd of grazing bovines."

Strong
cow
ox
cattle

• adjective (Context 3)

Sluggish, unresponsive, or displaying a dull and slow-witted nature.

Usage Example

"He stared at the complex mathematical equation with a stolid expression of absolute confusion."

Strong
stolid
sluggish
dull
lethargic
Weak
phlegmatic

Opposites of bovine

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of bovine varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

alert
perceptive
sharp
agile
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