plural bison
: any of several large living or extinct bovine mammals (genus Bison) that have a long, broad head, short, hollow horns, heavy forequarters, a large muscular hump across the shoulders, and a shaggy mane on the head and lower neck and that typically live and migrate in herds: such as
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The Lion’s Share is an intimate and darkly lit bar serving handcrafted cocktails and food options with exotic meats such as bison, camel, elk and wild boar.
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2024
According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, bison were once prevalent in the prairie and savanna landscapes of southern and western Wisconsin.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2024
According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, bison were once prevalent in the prairie and savanna landscapes of southern and western Wisconsin.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024
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“Bison.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bison. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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plural bison
: any of several large shaggy-maned mammals related to the ox with a large head, short horns, and a large fleshy hump above the shoulders
especially
: buffalo sense c
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