"bisontes" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Latin bisōntēs. Compare Middle English bysontes, bysountes. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|bisōntēs}} Latin bisōntēs, {{cog|enm|bysontes}} Middle English bysontes Head templates: {{head|en|noun form}} bisontes
  1. (rare) plural of bison Tags: form-of, plural, rare Form of: bison
    Sense id: en-bisontes-en-noun-A4qrl994 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English miscellaneous irregular plurals

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          "text": "The Buffalo dance is one of the principal ceremonies of the year among many tribes. It takes place before the hunting season of the Bison, and has been fully described by Pennant.[…]Like the rest of the Bisontes, the Yaks are more fond of mountainous woods and valleys, than the open plains, keeping on the south side in winter, and on the north in summer.",
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