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A humpbacked shaggy-haired wild ox native to North America and Europe

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Usage examples (30)
  • I'm waiting for the freekin bison in our shopping malls.
  • Also, just kind of curious: do they call it bison or buffalo at the Iggle?
  • I think we ought'a kill off a bunch of cows every time a bison is infected!
  • If you can find it, ground bison is a better, leaner option, and usually only costs a little more.
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