Bos
7.7
A group of large grazing mammals that includes cows, yaks, and wild cattle
- noun
- /bɑs/
- Specialized
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Bos
- The Bos genus includes several species of cattle commonly found on farms.
Examples
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Farmers often raise Bos cattle for both milk and meat production.
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In many cultures, Bos species such as yaks are vital for transportation and farming.
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The low efficiency of the cells increases the cost of the installation (called "BOS," "balance of system") because larger areas are needed.
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Compounds
Bos grunniens
- Specialized
9.9
A large ox with long hair that people keep in Tibet and nearby areas for milk, meat, and carrying loads
Bos indicus
- Specialized
8.0
A type of cattle from South Asia with a shoulder hump and loose skin that handles heat and insects
Bos primigenius
- Specialized
9.9
A very large wild ox from Europe that is now extinct and an ancestor of domestic cattle
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bos as a noun goes back to Latin bos meaning 'ox' or 'cow', which is why that name is used for the group of large grazing animals like domestic cows, yaks, and wild oxen.
