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Bovine , a. [LL. bovinus, fr. L. bos, bovis, ox, cow: cf. F. bovine. See Cow.]1913 Webster
- (Zool.) Of or pertaining to the genus Bos; relating to, or resembling, the ox or cow; oxlike; as, the bovine genus; a bovine antelope.1913 Webster
- Having qualities characteristic of oxen or cows; sluggish and patient; dull; as, a bovine temperament.1913 Webster
The bovine gaze of gaping rustics.
W. Black.1913 Webster
- (Zool.) Of or pertaining to the genus Bos; relating to, or resembling, the ox or cow; oxlike; as, the bovine genus; a bovine antelope.