americanbison
nounUK /əˈmer.ɪ.kən ˈbaɪ.sən/
US /əˈmer.ɪ.kən ˈbaɪ.sən/
A big, brown, furry animal with a hump on its back that lives in North America.
We saw a huge americanbison eating grass on the prairie.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A large wild animal that once roamed the Great Plains in huge herds.
Long ago, millions of americanbison crossed the Great Plains.
3. The official mammal of the United States, often shown on coins and parks.
The americanbison is a symbol of the American West.
4. An animal with a thick coat that keeps it warm in cold winters.
The americanbison's shaggy coat protects it from snow and wind.