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Buffalo

BUH-fuh-loh

/ˈbʌfʌˌloʊ/

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buffalo

Dictionary meaning

Any of several Old World animals resembling oxen including, e.g., water buffalo.

Examples

  • Cape buffalo.
  • The boss buffaloed the employees into staying late.

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