bovine

[ boh-vahyn, -vin, -veen ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the subfamily Bovinae, which includes cattle, buffalo, and kudus.
2. oxlike; cowlike.
3. stolid; dull.

noun

1. a bovine animal.

bovine

/ ˈbəʊvaɪn /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or belonging to the Bovini (cattle), a bovid tribe including domestic cattle
2. (of people) dull; sluggish; stolid

noun

1. any animal belonging to the Bovini

bovine

/ bō′vīn′ /

1. Characteristic of or resembling cows or cattle.

Derived Forms

• ˈbovinely, adverb

Other Words From

• bovine·ly adverb
• bo·vin·i·ty [boh-, vin, -i-tee], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bovine¹

1810–20; < Late Latin bovīnus of, pertaining to oxen or cows, equivalent to Latin bov- (stem of bōs ) ox + -īnus -ine ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of bovine¹

C19: from Late Latin bovīnus concerning oxen or cows, from Latin bōs ox, cow

Example Sentences

A wildlife cull is not the first resort for tackling bovine TB in Northern Ireland, the chief veterinary officer has said.

From BBC

"These ticks are the only vectors of pathogens causing bovine babesiosis, thus eliminate the ticks and you eliminate the risk of disease," Teel said.

From Science Daily

Prof Glossop paid tribute to Sir Brian's work, but added: "Did that case study prove that badgers have no role to play in the bovine TB equation? No, I don’t agree with that conclusion."

From BBC

Sir Brian, who has long campaigned on animal welfare issues and against the culling of badgers to protect farms from bovine TB, published his letter of resignation on Instagram.

From BBC

Department of Agriculture is working on a bovine vaccination for bird flu, but noted in a statement that this does not mean efforts to control the virus have failed.

From Los Angeles Times