Cape buffalo

American  

noun

1. a large black buffalo, Syncerus caffer, of southern Africa, having horns that meet at the base forming a helmetlike structure over the forehead.

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Cape buffalo British  

noun

1. another name for buffalo

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Etymology

Origin of Cape buffalo

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

According to Lewis, a Cape buffalo and a lion were near where she had fallen.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2024

Large herbivores such as Cape buffalo and red deer make temporary pools by creating wallows, which also interrupt wildfires.

From Scientific American • Sep. 9, 2023

Appointees include celebrity hunting guides, representatives from rifle and bow manufacturers, and wealthy sportspeople who boast of bagging the coveted “Big Five” - elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and Cape buffalo.

From Washington Times • Mar. 16, 2018

Appointees include celebrity hunting guides, representatives from rifle and bow manufacturers, and wealthy sportspeople who boast of bagging the coveted “Big Five” — elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and Cape buffalo.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2018

The grass was kept short by Cape buffalo grazing it, and was spotted with their dung.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston