plural beefalo or beefaloes also beefalos
: any of a breed of beef cattle developed in the U.S. that is genetically ⅜ North American bison and ⅝ 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 1 Oct. 2026.

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