Main Entry: ¹bull

Pronunciation: \ˈbu̇l, ˈbəl\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English bule, from Old English bula; akin to Old Norse boli bull

Date: before 12th century

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 : bulldog
5 slang : police officer, detective
6 capitalized : taurus