Definition of bison
plural bison
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The bison herd at Fermilab was established back in 1969 by the lab’s initial director Robert Wilson.
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Better to have the bison T-bone ($37.95 for 16 ounces), a steak with more presence.
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There are some 1,900 bison in Poland now, including 690 in the Bialowieza reserve.
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Famously, and controversially, Yellowstone National Park euthanized a baby bison in 2016.
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But there are a few problems: While the technique has been used in humans, livestock, and most recently in bison, it’s never been done with rhinos, says Richard Vigne, the CEO of Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
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The former offers a menu featuring a slew of hearty bison and wild boar options, while the latter is known for inventive cuisine with an international flair.
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New this year is a meat vendor who will sell bison, beef and pork.
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There is also a more high-end restaurant serving bison, pheasant, deer with garden herbs, and wild rice dishes, followed by miniature maple delights.
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Origin and Etymology of bison
Latin bisont-, bison, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German wisant aurochs; akin to Old Prussian wissambrs aurochs
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First Known Use: circa 1611
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Definition of bison for English Language Learners
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: a large, hairy wild animal that has a big head and short horns
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plural bison
: a large animal with short horns and a shaggy mane that is related to the cows and oxen
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