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buffaloes

/ˈbʌfəloʊz/ /ˈbʌfəˌloʊz/

Meanings
noun
Any of the Old World mammals of the family Bovidae, such as the Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer, or the water buffalo Bubalus bubalis.

Examples :

"The farmer kept buffaloes for plowing the fields and producing milk. "
animal biology

Related Words

Illustration traditionally

traditionally adverb

/tɹəˈdɪʃənli/

In a traditional manner.

"My family traditionally celebrates birthdays with a big meal. "

Illustration snitched

snitched verb

/snɪtʃt/

To inform on, especially in betrayal of others.

""Maria snitched on her classmate for cheating during the test." "

Illustration sustenance

sustenance noun

/ˈsʌs.tə.nəns/

Something that provides support or nourishment.

""For many families, a garden provides vital sustenance, especially during difficult times." "

Illustration intimidate

intimidate verb

/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

To make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence

"The bully tried to intimidate the smaller children on the playground. "

Illustration statistics

statistics noun

/stəˈtɪstɪks/

A mathematical science concerned with data collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation.

"Statistics is the only mathematical field required for many social sciences."

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buffaloed verb

/ˈbʌfəloʊd/ /ˈbʌfəˌloʊd/

To hunt buffalo.

"The Native Americans buffaloed on the plains for generations, relying on the animals for food, shelter, and clothing. "

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children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

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threatened verb

/ˈθɹɛt.n̩d/

To make a threat against someone; to use threats.

"He threatened me with a knife."

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producing verb

/pɹəˈdjuːsɪŋ/ /pɹəˈdusɪŋ/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The factory is producing thousands of cars every month. "

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swimming noun

/ˈswɪmɪŋ/

The act or art of sustaining and propelling the body in water.

"My favorite weekend activity is swimming. "

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misleading verb

/ˌmɪsliːdɪŋ/ /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

To lead astray, in a false direction.

"The advertisement misleadingly portrayed the new phone as having a longer battery life than it actually did. "

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politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "