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Synonyms of American bison

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Another word for American bison is American buffalo. Other synonyms of American bison are North American buffalo, North American bison, buffalo and bison.

Synonyms and similar words for American bison

nounA bovine mammal, a species of bison, Bison bison, endemic to North America.

  • American buffaloBison bison; Synonym of American bison.
  • North American buffaloBison bison (“B. bison”); Synonym of American bison (“American buffalo”).
  • North American bisonBison bison (“B. bison”); Synonym of American bison (“American buffalo”).
  • buffalo informalA related North American animal, the American bison, Bison bison.
  • bison informalA large, wild bovid of the genus Bison.

Meaning of American bison

  1. noun A bovine mammal, a species of bison, Bison bison, endemic to North America.

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Questions about synonyms of American bison

What is another word for American bison?
American bison has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as American buffalo, North American buffalo, North American bison, buffalo and bison.
What does American bison mean?
American bison means a bovine mammal, a species of bison, Bison bison, endemic to North America.

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