"North American buffalo" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: North American buffalo [plural]
Etymology: From North American + buffalo. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|North American|buffalo}} North American + buffalo Head templates: {{en-noun|North American buffalo|head=North American buffalo}} North American buffalo (plural North American buffalo)
  1. Bison bison (“B. bison”); Synonym of American bison (“American buffalo”)
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