bison
nounUK /ˈbaɪ.sən/
US /ˈbaɪ.sən/
A bison is a big, strong animal with brown fur and a hump on its back.
We saw a bison standing in the grassy field.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A large wild animal of the cattle family that once roamed the North American plains in huge herds.
Millions of bison used to live across the Great Plains.
3. The European bison, a similar animal found in forests and sometimes called a wisent.
The European bison was saved from extinction by careful breeding.
4. The thick brown fur or hide of this animal, sometimes used for clothing or blankets.
The winter coat was made of warm bison.