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beefalo

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈbiːf.əl.əʊ/
  • General-American: /ˈbif.ə.loʊ/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A cross between a domestic cow and an American buffalo or bison.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The meat of such a hybrid.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

hardy breed of cattle resulting from crossing domestic cattle with the American buffalo; yields leaner beef than conventional breeds

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cattalo

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: beef, beef cattle

History

Etymology

Blend of beef + buffalo.