Meaning & use

bovid

noun·Advanced

A hoofed mammal belonging to the family that includes cattle, goats, sheep, and antelope.

See it in a sentence

The bison is a large bovid once found in massive herds across North America.

Researchers studied how different bovid species evolved their distinctive horns.

A note on using this word

Bovid can also function as an adjective describing anything relating to this family of animals.

Words with a similar meaning

This term is best learned through its definition and examples.

Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.

Make it your own

Write a sentence using “bovid”, then compare your use with the examples above.

Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.