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bovid

/ˈboʊ.vɪd/

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adjective

/ˈboʊ.vɪd/C2formalscientific
  • ruОтносящийся к корове или быку или напоминающий их; принадлежащий к биологическому семейству полорогих (Bovidae).

Relating to or resembling a cow or ox; belonging to the biological family Bovidae.

  1. Relating to cattleC1formal

    Of or relating to the biological family Bovidae, which includes cattle, buffalo, bison, and similar hoofed mammals.

    ruОтносящийся к полорогим

    • The bovid species are primarily herbivorous and have cloven hooves.
    • Bovid fossils have been found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica.
    • The study focused on the evolutionary history of bovid mammals.

    Synonymsbovine

Forms
  • more bovid comparative form
  • most bovid superlative form

noun

/ˈbəʊ.vɪd/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любого представителя семейства полорогих (Bovidae), которое включает полорогих жвачных животных, таких как крупный рогатый скот, овцы, козы и антилопы.

A noun referring to any member of the Bovidae family, which includes hollow-horned ruminants such as cattle, sheep, goats, and antelopes.

  1. Hollow-horned ruminantC1formal

    Any member of the Bovidae family, which includes animals with hollow, permanent horns and a four-chambered stomach, such as cattle, sheep, goats, and antelopes.

    ruПолорогое жвачное

    • The African savanna is home to many species of bovids, including wildebeest and gazelles.
    • Bovids are ruminants, meaning they chew cud and have a specialized digestive system.
    • Domesticated bovids like cows and goats are essential for agriculture worldwide.
Forms
  • bovids plural form
  • bovids' possessive plural form
  • bovid's possessive singular form