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bovine

1. bo.vine \'bo--.vi-n, -.ve-n\ \bo--'vin-*t-e-\ aj [LL bovinus, fr. bov-, 
   bos ox, cow - more at COW] 1: of, relating to, or resembling the ox or cow  
   2: having qualities (as sluggishness or patience) characteristic of oxen o 
   r cows - bo.vine.ly av
2. bovine n : an ox (genus Bos) or a closely related animal