beefalo
A cross between a domestic cow and an American buffalo or bisonA cross between a domestic cow and an American buffalo or bison.
UK/ˈbiːf.əl.əʊ/US/ˈbif.ə.loʊ/
Meaning
2 sensesA cross between a domestic cow and an American buffalo or bison.
hardy breed of cattle resulting from crossing domestic cattle with the American buffalo; yields leaner beef than conventional breeds
The meat of such a hybrid.
Origin
Blend of beef + buffalo.Blend of beef + buffalo.
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Forms
plural: beefalo / beefalos / beefaloesSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- hardy breed of cattle resulting from crossing domestic cattle with the American buffalo; yields leaner beef than conventional breeds:cattalo
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular