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bovinerelating to cattle; slow-moving and dull

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to cattle; slow-moving and dull

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈboʊvaɪn/

Korean meaning: 소의, 소와 관련된; 둔하고 느린

Korean pronunciation: **보**바인

Example Sentences

  • His bovine stare during the math exam suggested he had no clue about calculus.
  • The veterinarian specialized in bovine diseases and treated sick cattle.
  • She gave me such a bovine look when I explained quantum physics that I felt like talking to a cow.

bovine

ADJECTIVE

//ˈboʊvaɪn//

relating to cattle; slow-moving and dull

bovine concept
💡 Concept

The worker's bovine pace frustrates busy colleagues rushing past

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bovine rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Even bovine eyes see wine divine!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈboʊvaɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbəʊvaɪn/

🌳Etymology

Rootbov-
Suffix--ine

Origin

From Latin 'bovinus' meaning 'of or relating to cattle,' derived from 'bos' meaning 'cow' or 'ox.' The word entered English through Old French influence.

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🎵Rhyme

divinewinefineline
divine
wine
fine
line

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His bovine stare during the math exam suggested he had no clue about calculus.

The veterinarian specialized in bovine diseases and treated sick cattle.

😄 Fun example

She gave me such a bovine look when I explained quantum physics that I felt like talking to a cow.

The research focused on bovine nutrition to improve milk production.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

cattle-likecow-likedullsluggishstolid

Antonyms

sharpquickintelligentalert

Related

cattlecowbulllivestockruminant