bovine
boh vahyn
- n any of various members of the genus Bos
- a of or relating to or belonging to the genus Bos (cattle)
- s dull and slow-moving and stolid; like an ox
showed a bovine apathy
- It is well known that the first vaccinations against smallpox contained bovine ingredients.
- One of the causes of the first war of Indian independence in 1857, was bovine grease on cartridges issued to the Hindu troops.
- Critics claim although studies are inconclusive that using synthetic bovine growth hormone could lead to such health problems as premature puberty or even cancer.