bovine

• Qui se rapporte à la vache ou au bœuf, ou qui les évoque ; souvent utilisé pour décrire un caractère lent, ennuyeux ou placide.

Relating to or resembling a cow or ox; often used to describe a slow, dull, or placid nature.

1. Relating to cattleB2formal

   Of or relating to the genus Bos, which includes cows, oxen, and similar animals.

   bovin (relatif aux bovins)

   • The farmer studied bovine anatomy for his veterinary course.
   • Bovine diseases can spread quickly among herds.
   • The landscape was dotted with bovine creatures grazing peacefully.

2. Dull or slow-movingC1informal

   Having characteristics of an ox or cow, such as being slow, stolid, or unresponsive.

   Bovin (au sens figuré)

   • His bovine expression suggested he wasn't following the conversation.
   • The meeting had a bovine pace, with everyone moving slowly.
   • She gave a bovine stare, completely uninterested in the lecture.

   Synonymesdullobtusephlegmaticslowsluggishstolid

   Antonymesalertanimatedlivelyquickresponsivesensitive

• Nom désignant tout animal du genre Bos, qui comprend les bovins domestiques, les bisons et les animaux apparentés.

A noun referring to any of various members of the genus Bos, which includes domestic cattle, bison, and similar animals.

1. Animal of the genus BosB2formal

   Any member of the genus Bos, which includes domestic cattle, bison, and similar large, hoofed mammals.

   Bovin (animal du genre Bos)

   • The farmer raised several bovines on his ranch.
   • Bovines are often used for milk and meat production.
   • The herd of bovines grazed peacefully in the field.

   Synonymesbullcattlecow