water buffalo
Definition of water buffalo
: an often domesticated Asian buffalo (Bubalus bubalis synonym B. arnee)
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1827
First Known Use of water buffalo
1827
WATER BUFFALO Defined for English Language Learners
water buffalo
Definition of water buffalo for English Language Learners
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: a large animal like a cow with long horns that lives in Asia and is often used to pull plows
WATER BUFFALO Defined for Kids
water buffalo
Definition of water buffalo for Students
: a buffalo of Asia with large curving horns that is often used as a work animal
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