buffalo-like creature

noun
UK /ˈbʌfələʊ laɪk ˈkriːtʃə/
US /ˈbʌfəloʊ laɪk ˈkriːtʃər/

A buffalo-like creature is an animal that looks a lot like a big, strong buffalo.

The buffalo-like creature grazed quietly beside the river.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A made-up or mythical animal that resembles a buffalo.

The story featured a giant buffalo-like creature guarding the cave.

3. A toy or model shaped like a buffalo.

He bought a small buffalo-like creature at the museum shop.

4. A person or thing that reminds you of a buffalo in some way.

The heavy old truck was a buffalo-like creature on the road.