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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Expect particularly frisky bison and elk, which begin to migrate north for summer around this time.
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Tanvi Chheda, AFAR Media, 17 Jan. 2025
Representatives for Harrison have previously said the new fence was necessary to keep the property’s bison from escaping and to keep out trespassers who do not have legal rights to access the ranch.
—Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2025
Beyond belts, Hanks’ Powell Bison Bifold wallet, made from soft, supple bison leather and heavy-duty thread, features eight card slots, two hidden pockets, a flip-up ID window and a spacious cash compartment—perfect for keeping everything organized.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
In addition to beef steak, some people also prepare steaks cut from bison, venison, elk, goat, pork, and lamb.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
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Tanvi Chheda, AFAR Media, 17 Jan. 2025
Representatives for Harrison have previously said the new fence was necessary to keep the property’s bison from escaping and to keep out trespassers who do not have legal rights to access the ranch.
—Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2025
Beyond belts, Hanks’ Powell Bison Bifold wallet, made from soft, supple bison leather and heavy-duty thread, features eight card slots, two hidden pockets, a flip-up ID window and a spacious cash compartment—perfect for keeping everything organized.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
In addition to beef steak, some people also prepare steaks cut from bison, venison, elk, goat, pork, and lamb.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Bison.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bison. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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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
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: buffalo sense c
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