zebu

American  

[zee-byoo, -boo] / ˈzi byu, -bu /

noun

1. one of a domesticated form of cattle, Bos taurus indicus, of India, having a large hump over the shoulders and a large dewlap.

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zebu British  

/ ˈziːbuː /

noun

1. a domesticated ox, Bos indicus, having a humped back, long horns, and a large dewlap: used in India and E Asia as a draught animal

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Etymology

Origin of zebu

First recorded in 1765–75, zebu is from the French word zébu, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

There, cattle is king, and the zebu wear the crown.

From National Geographic

Cellphone signals die as the sky widens and the ubiquitous zebu cattle grow sparse.

From New York Times

This includes the taurine cattle found primarily in Europe and temperate areas of Asia; indicine cattle, or zebus, found primarily in India and tropical areas of Asia; and water buffalos in East and Southeast Asia.

From Science Daily

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

At the signing, QMM gave the communities zebus and rice "as a symbol of reconciliation", and agreed to continue providing food supplies to the affected fishing community for a further two months.

From Reuters