bubaline

bu·ba·line

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [byoo-buh-lahyn, -lin]
- /ˈbyu bəˌlaɪn, -lɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [byoo-buh-lahyn, -lin]
- /ˈbyu bəˌlaɪn, -lɪn/

Definitions of bubaline word

adjective bubaline (of antelopes) relating to or resembling the bubal 3
adjective bubaline resembling or relating to the buffalo 3
adjective bubaline of the bubal or other similar hartebeest 3
adjective bubaline of or like a buffalo 3
adjective bubaline (of antelopes) resembling or like the bubal, as the hartebeests or blesbok. 1
adjective bubaline pertaining to or resembling the true buffaloes. 1

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Origin of bubaline

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

From the Latin word būbalīnus, dating back to 1820-30. See bubal, -ine1

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Parts of speech for Bubaline

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bubaline popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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