bison

Meanings

• noun

  A large, thick-skinned, herbivorous mammal with a hump on its shoulders and a massive head. It is also known as the American bison or buffalo.

  - "The bison roamed the great plains of North America."
  - "Bison are an important food source for many Native American tribes."
  - "Visitors to Yellowstone National Park can often see herds of bison grazing in the meadows."

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Synonyms

American bison , American buffalo , buffalo , European bison , wisent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bison
ison , rosin , reson , motion

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Variants

List of all variants of bison that leads to same result
bison , bisons , bisontine , American bison , plains bison , wood bison , European bison , European bisons

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Etymology

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The word 'bison' comes from the Latin word 'bos', meaning ox. The American bison was originally called 'buffalo' due to its large size and the similarity of its appearance to the African buffalo.

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Trivia

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1. The American bison can weigh up to 2,000 pounds and can run up to 30 miles per hour.

2. Bison are social animals that live in herds.

3. The American bison was once hunted to the brink of extinction but has since made a comeback due to conservation efforts.

4. Bison are herbivores and graze on grasses and other vegetation.

5. The American bison is the national mammal of the United States.

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Related Concepts

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1. Buffalo: Another name for the American bison.

2. Plains bison: A subspecies of the American bison found on the Great Plains of North America.

3. Wood bison: A subspecies of the American bison found in wooded areas of Canada.

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Culture

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The American bison holds great cultural and historical significance for many Native American tribes. They revered the bison as a symbol of strength, fertility, and abundance. The hides and bones of the bison were used for clothing, shelter, and tools. In modern times, the bison has become a symbol of the American West and can be found on state flags, logos, and other symbols.

How to Memorize "bison"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, hump-backed animal with a massive head and thick fur. Visualize it roaming the plains of North America.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bison' with the image of a large, powerful animal. Remember that it is also known as a buffalo.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Big, Huge, Ox, Power' to remember that Bison is a large, powerful ox.

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