Meaning of the word "American bison" in English

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American bison

US /ˈbɪs.ən/

UK /ˈbɪs.ən/

a large wild ox with a shaggy mane and a hump, native to North America and formerly widespread over its grasslands.

Example:

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A herd of American bison grazed peacefully on the prairie.

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The conservation efforts helped bring the American bison back from the brink of extinction.

Synonym:

buffalo bison

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