Definition of bison
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Excavations for train projects have turned up bison and camel bones as well as mastodon teeth and tusk fragments.
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Charcoal's, which opened in 2013, makes gourmet burgers with meats lie beef, bison, elk and antelope.
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These burgers have it all: Salty feta and pomegranate seeds infuse the bison patty for cheesy pleasure in every bite.
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Or visitors can simply enjoy observing the bison in their tranquil natural environment.
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The Buffalo Bisons scored seven runs in the top of the ninth inning and beat the Charlotte Knights 12-7 on Saturday.
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In this Wednesday, May 24, 2017, photo, a bison munches grass in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in western North Dakota.
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The Iron Bridge Trailhead on Route 53, north of Midewin's Welcome Center is the main access point to the bison range.
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More than 150 years ago, bison were a natural and integral part of the prairie ecosystem before Europeans settled the vast central tallgrass prairie.
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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
First Known Use: circa 1611
BISON Defined for English Language Learners
bison
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: a large, hairy wild animal that has a big head and short horns
BISON Defined for Kids
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: a large animal with short horns and a shaggy mane that is related to the cows and oxen
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