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bison

bi·son

bison

 
pronunciation:
baI sn
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part of speech: noun
inflections: bison
definition: A bison is a big, powerful animal that is a member of the same animal family as the cow. It has a large head and body, and it has horns and hoofs. In the United States, bison are often called buffalo, but their true name is bison.
Bison are big animals, but they eat only grass and tiny leaves and branches.
 
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