bulllike

bull

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Definitions of bulllike word

noun bulllike the male of a bovine animal, especially of the genus Bos, with sexual organs intact and capable of reproduction. 1
noun bulllike the male of certain other animals, as the elephant and moose. 1
noun bulllike a large, solidly built person. 1
noun bulllike a person who believes that market prices, especially of stocks, will increase (opposed to bear). 1
noun bulllike (initial capital letter) Astronomy, Astrology. the constellation or sign of Taurus. 1
noun bulllike a bulldog. 1

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

1150-1200; Middle English bule, Old English bula; akin to Old Norse boli; see bullock

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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