bull

22 ENTRIES FOUND:

1bull

noun \ˈbl, ˈbəl\

Definition of BULL

1
a : a male bovine; especially : an adult uncastrated male domestic bovine b : a usually adult male of various large animals (as elephants, whales, or seals)
2
: one who buys securities or commodities in expectation of a price rise or who acts to effect such a rise — compare bear
3
: one that resembles a bull (as in brawny physique)
4
6
capitalized : taurus

Origin of BULL

Middle English bule, from Old English bula; akin to Old Norse boli bull
First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Mammals Terms

dormouse, dugong, gibbon, grimalkin, sable, stoat, ungulate, vole

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