humped cattle

American  

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. any of several breeds of domestic cattle developed from the Indian species Bos indicus and characterized by a hump of fat and muscle over the shoulders.

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Example Sentences

Madagascar is known for its zebu - the horned, humped cattle are seen all over the island and are a symbol of wealth, though many died in last year's drought.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2022

The old man in the blue glasses suggested that they might enjoy viewing his fine new concrete cowshed, containing nearly 1,000 Indian humped cattle.

From Time Magazine Archive

Only later did domesticates derived from indigenous species of the Indian subcontinent, such as humped cattle and sesame, appear in Indus Valley farming communities.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

The Indian humped cattle also differ so widely in form, structure and voice from those of Europe that there can scarcely be a doubt of their descent from distinct species.

From Concerning Animals and Other Matters by Aitken, Edward Hamilton

The Manganja possessed the large breed of humped cattle which fell into the hands of the Waiyau, and knew how to milk them.

From The Last Journals of David Livingstone, in Central Africa, from 1865 to His Death, Volume I (of 2), 1866-1868 by Waller, Horace