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banteng

banteng

9.9
A wild ox that lives in Southeast Asia, especially the Malay islands
  • noun
  • /ˈbænˌtɛŋ/
  • Philippine
translation icon : banteng
  • The banteng is listed as endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.

Examples

  • Unlike domestic cattle, the banteng is rarely encountered in captivity.

  • The banteng is known for its impressive horns.

  • A herd of bantengs was seen grazing in the forest reserve.

  • Many bantengs roam freely in the forests of Borneo.

  • The banteng is a large, wild ox found in Southeast Asia and is known for its impressive horns.

  • In the forests of Indonesia, the banteng roams freely, contributing to the region's biodiversity.

  • Conservation efforts are aimed at protecting the banteng, which is important to the ecosystem of the Malay Archipelago.

Synonyms

banting
vsbanteng
  • UK
4 9.9

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

is the broader regional name for the same animal
Bos banteng
vsbanteng
  • Specialized
9.9

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

is the common general name rather than the scientific label
tsine
vsbanteng
  • Philippine
9.9

A large wild ox from the forests of the Malay islands

is the general regional name not stressing build or habitat

Compounds

Bos banteng
  • Specialized
9.9

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

Surface Forms

banteng singular
bantengs plural

Etymology

Banteng comes from the Malay and Indonesian name banteng, originally from Javanese, where people used it for the local 'wild ox'. So English borrowed the local name, and banteng still means the Southeast Asian 'wild ox'.