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bovine

[boh-vahyn, -vin, -veen] / ˈboʊ vaɪn, -vɪn, -vin /
NOUN
member of genus bos
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The Welsh government said it was "renewing" its approach to eradicating bovine TB.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

Department of Agriculture confirmed the detection of New World screwworm in the umbilical area of a bovine in Zavala County, Texas, more than 60 miles from the northern Mexico border.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026

Prices rose across all meat types except ovine, with bovine meat reaching a new peak due to limited supplies in Brazil and strong Chinese demand.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026

Its scientists have previously studied the spread of bovine tuberculosis as well as viruses carried by bats and the factors influencing their spillover into people.

From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026

In front of it, in a leather armchair, dozed the head counsellor for Cabin Fifteen - a pot-bellied guy with unruly blond hair and a gentle bovine face.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan


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