beefalo

noun

beef·​a·​lo ˈbē-fə-ˌlō How to pronounce beefalo (audio)
plural beefalo or beefaloes also beefalos
: any of a breed of beef cattle developed in the U.S. that is genetically ³/₈ North American bison and ⁵/₈ domestic bovine

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Buddy, the cleaver-fleeing, freedom-loving beefalo that has been wandering the woods of Plymouth for more than eight months, was caught late Tuesday, possibly looking for love. Jesse Leavenworth, courant.com, 14 Apr. 2021

Word History

Etymology

blend of beef entry 1 and buffalo entry 1

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beefalo was in 1973

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“Beefalo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beefalo. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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