cape buffalo

cape buf·fa·lo

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [keyp buhf-uh-loh]
- /keɪp ˈbʌf əˌloʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [keyp buhf-uh-loh]
- /keɪp ˈbʌf əˌloʊ/

Definitions of cape buffalo words

noun cape buffalo a large, black, nearly hairless, very fierce buffalo (Syncerus caffer) of South Africa, with horns joined at the bases to form a helmetlike structure 3
noun cape buffalo a large black buffalo, Syncerus caffer, of southern Africa, having horns that meet at the base forming a helmetlike structure over the forehead. 1
noun cape buffalo A large African bovid, Syncerus caffer. 0

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Origin of cape buffalo

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Cape buffalo

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cape buffalo popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cape buffalo usage trend in Literature

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