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tsine

tsine

9.9
A large wild ox from the forests of the Malay islands
  • noun
  • Philippine
: tsine
  • The tsine is rarely seen outside remote forests in Borneo and Sumatra.

Examples

  • Researchers tracked several tsines to study their migration patterns.

  • Many tsines roam the forests of Borneo.

  • Conservationists are working to protect the habitat of the endangered tsine.

  • The tsine is a majestic animal.

  • Conservationists are working to protect the habitat of the endangered tsine.

  • Researchers tracked several tsines to study their migration patterns.

  • The tsine is rarely seen outside remote forests in Borneo and Sumatra.

Synonyms

banteng
vstsine
  • Philippine
1 9.9

A wild ox that lives in Southeast Asia, especially the Malay islands

adds habitat detail and notes a robust build rather than being general
Bos banteng
vstsine
  • Specialized
9.9

A wild ox with a strong body that lives in Southeast Asia

focuses more on habitat and general robustness rather than markings
banting
vstsine
  • UK
9.9

A large wild cow with long horns that lives in forests in Southeast Asia

focuses on forest habitat across the Malay Archipelago rather than specific countries

Surface Forms

tsine singular
tsines plural

Etymology

Tsine likely comes from a local Malay name for a wild ox that meant 'forest ox'. Think of it as a strong, wild 'ox' from the Malay islands, which is why tsine means a big, sturdy wild ox that lives in forests.