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Bos banteng

Bos banteng

9.9
A wild ox with a strong body that lives in Southeast Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Bos banteng
  • The Bos banteng is considered endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.

Examples

  • Researchers observed a small herd of Bos banteng grazing in the protected reserve.

  • The Bos banteng plays an important role in the local ecosystem of the Malay Archipelago.

  • The Bos banteng is a remarkable animal in Southeast Asia.

  • Many Bos bantengs roam the forests of Borneo.

  • Researchers observed a small herd of Bos banteng grazing in the protected reserve.

  • The Bos banteng is considered endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.

  • The Bos banteng plays an important role in the local ecosystem of the Malay Archipelago.

Synonyms

banting
vsBos banteng
  • UK
4 9.9

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

is the species name used more broadly and highlights sturdy build and markings
banteng
vsBos banteng
  • Philippine
9.9

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

is the formal species name noting sturdy build and distinctive markings

Surface Forms

Bos banteng singular
Bos bantengs plural

Morphology

Bos + banteng

This is a Linnaean binomial formed by the genus name 'Bos' (cattle genus) plus the species epithet 'banteng' (a wild ox). A B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer that the phrase denotes that particular cattle species; the taxonomic naming pattern is compositional and cross-linguistically regular, making the meaning directly derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Bos banteng probably comes from the Latin word Bos, meaning 'cow', and the Malay word banteng, meaning 'wild ox'. Picture a sturdy island cattle — that image explains why the name is used today for this species of wild ox.