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

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Example Sentences

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Cape buffalo

Edmore Kambuzame said he was delighted to receive 26 pounds of meat in August, after a hunter killed a Cape buffalo near his village.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026

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 Seattle Times ● Mar. 15, 2018

Cape buffalo had gouged footprints in the trail leading into the cave.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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